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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Dagenham 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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be proper, however, to convey the idea that all offences, trivial or serious, are automatically
dealt with by way of prosecution. The key-note of the Council's enforcement
policy is to assist and advise traders.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
Three premises which have been registered under Section 2 of the Act have operated
during the year. One licence for the manufacture and one licence for the storage of rag
flock have been issued during the year.
Samples are regularly taken at the three factories in the Borough where filling
materials are manufactured.
19 informal samples were taken during the year; one sample of cotton felt was unsatisfactory. The details are as follows:-
| Material | No. of Samples submitted for analysis |
|---|---|
| Rag Flock | 4 |
| Cotton Felt | 6 |
| Coir Fibre | 2 |
| Kapok | 4 |
| Sisal | 3 |
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
Four licences authorising the keeping of pet shops have been renewed. The conditions
attached to the licences are those approved by the Association of Municipal
Corporations; no serious breach of the conditions occurred.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949
Disinfestation of rats and mice is carried out under the supervision of the district
inspectors by the manual employee attached to the department. Service is free to
householders but a charge on a time and material basis is made for business premises.
The only serious infestation encountered during the year was of mice at a first floor
maisonette. The elderly female occupant was regularly feeding the mice with biscuits.
It was necessary to seek the help of the Mental Welfare Officers and arrange the compulsory
removal of the tenant before Disinfestation could be carried out. Although there
was a major infestation at this maisonette for at least a year, there was no trouble in the
adjoining properties.
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