Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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PET ANIMALS ACT. 1951
10 licences were issued during the year; as reported in the past the extent
of the livestock in these premises is very small. Regular visits were paid to
all premises to ensure no nuisances occurred or breaches of the licensing
conditions. Premises generally are of a high standard and it was not necessary
to take statutory action.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT. 1949
During the year 609 notifications of infestations were received of which
328 concerned rats. The remaining 28l were in connection with mice.
In addition to the above, routine inspections of the district found 54 rat
infestations and two of mice.
All cases were treated by the two Rodent Operatives with satisfactory
results.
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT. 1964
The two riding establishments continued to operate and the staff of
the Corporation of London who administer the Act on our behalf were satisfied
with the manner in which they are run.
No complaints from residents were received during the year.
FACTORIES ACT. 1961
Inspections
Number on Register | Number of | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | ||
Factories without mechanical power | 67 | 49 | 5 | - |
Factories with mechanical power | 472 | 430 | 40 | - |
Other premises under the Act (including works of building and engineering construction but not including outworkers' premises) | 10 | 43 | - | - |
Total | 549 | 522 | 45 | - |