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BUSINESS PREMISES
This scheme was introduced in 1943 • Following the inspection
of commercial premises and. industrial sites, the owners, are . e.nc our aged
to join the scheme. The charge for the service is based on the
extent of infestation, the number of visits likely to be required,
and the cost of labour and materials. In an area with nearly nine
miles of river frontage to the Thames and Lea this enables the treatments
to spread over a large number of premises and gives a very satisfactory
measure of control. It is appreciated by the commercial
undertakings, and is a valuable part of rat repression work carried
out in the Borough. The income derived from this scheme amounted toover
£5,000 during the year.
DUELLING HOUSES
321 complaints relating to dwelling-houses were, received during
the year. No serious infestations were discovered.
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