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DISINFESTATION OF PREMISES
Modern insecticides provide a ready and easily applied remedy for
vermin and pest infestation of premises, etc. and occupiers are advised and
instructed in their use by the Inspectors. The department assisted in the
more difficult cases numbering 151, either by spraying or fumigation.
NOISE ABATEMENT
During the year 116 complaints were made regarding noise alleged to be
a nuisance. In 80 cases no action was warranted.
In 29 instances the noise complained of was abated, or reduced so as
not to be a nuisance and 7 cases are still under investigation.
PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933
The object is to regulate the sale of certain poisonous substances.
During the year the number of applications granted for entry of names
on the list of persons entitled to sell poisons under Part 2 of the Act was
15. In addition, 165 applications were made for the retention of names on
the list for a further 12 months. No infringement of the Act was found.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
The Act regulates the manufacture and sale of materials used as
fillings for upholstery, bedding, toys, etc., with the object of corrpelIing
the use of clean fillings. Only one firm is now engaged in this type of
business within the Borough.
Three samples of cotton felt were taken. All of these samples conformed
with the requirements of the Regulations made under the Act.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
This Act governs the sale of pet animals and during the year 20
licences were renewed and 3 new licences issued. During the year 55
inspections were made and little cause for complaint relating to conditions
specified in the licences were found.