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PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
This Act governs the sale of pet animals and during the year 22
licences were renewed and 4 new licences issued. During the year 45
inspections were made and little cause for complaint relating to conditions
specified in the licences was made.
FOOD SUPPLY
The supervision and inspection of food supplies is carried out by the
Public Health Inspectors who are all qualified in food inspection.
Of the premises in the Borough where food is stored, manufactured or
sold, 1,369 are registered under Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act, as
follows:—
Retail sale of ice-cream 1,068
Manufacture of ice-cream Nil
Preparation or manufacture for sale of sausages, or
potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food 301
During the year 5,273 inspections and re-inspections were made of
food businesses.