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Barking 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1964
There are two riding establishments in the Borough, one at the east end and
one at the west end. The staff of the Corporation of London administer this Act
on our behalf and are still satisfied with the manner in which they are run.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT. 1950
As reported last year the Corporation of London are responsible for the
administration of this Act.
45 visits were made to premises in this area by the staff of the Veterinary
Department.
During the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak, concern was expressed about the
manner in which cattle grazing on land adjoining Renwick Road tip gained access
to the tip itself. The cattle trap on the entrance road was reconstructed and a
regular patrol was kept on boundary fences. These measures resulted in the
cattle being denied access to the tip.
FACTORIES ACT, 1961
Inspections
| Number on Register | Number of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | ||
| Factories without mechanical power | 46 | 75 | – | – |
| Factories with mechanical power | 428 | 807 | 85 | - |
| Other premises under the Act (including works of building and engineering construction but not including outworkers' premises) | 6 | 56 | – | – |
| Total | 480 | 938 | 85 | - |