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suffering to the horse, or to keep a horse for these purposes in so neglected a state
or in such conditions that suffering is, or is likely to be, caused to the horse.
There were five licensed riding establishments in the borough at 31st December,
1968.
Under the Pet Animals Act, 1951, no person may keep a pet shop without an
annual licence granted by the local authority. The licence contains conditions
relating to suitable accommodation, provision of food and drink, avoidance of sale
of mammals at too early an age, prevention of infectious disease and fire precautions.
The number of persons licensed at the end of the year was thirteen. All premises
were inspected and found to be satisfactory.
The Animal Boarding Establishments Act, 1963, provides that no person may
keep a boarding establishment for dogs or cats without a licence from the local
authority. In addition to provisions similar to those required by the Pet Animals
Act, 1951, the person licensed must keep a register of animals and their owners.
Three persons were licensed to keep a boarding establishment. These premises
were visited and found to be satisfactory.
IONISING RADIATIONS
The Atomic Energy Authority was established under the Atomic Energy Act,
1954, which made it the duty of the authority to ensure that no ionising radiations
from discharged waste "caused any hurt to any person or any damage to property
whether he or it is on any such premises (occupied by the authority) or elsewhere ".
Certain provisions respecting waste disposal were to have effect for seven years.
The Nuclear Installations (Licensing and Insurance) Act, 1959, made the provisions
of the Atomic Energy Authority Act of 1954 in respect of waste disposal
apply to any licensed site.
The Radioactive Substances Act, 1960, made permanent the provisions of the
1954 and 1959 Acts mentioned above. As regards radioactive waste disposal it
provides for :
(i) The registration of all users of radioactive materials, and the appropriate
public health authority to be notified.
(ii) The control of radioactive wastes from any premises using radioactive
materials.
(iii) The setting-up of a National Waste Disposal Service.
(iv) The appointment of inspectors.
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