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There is increasing concern over all pollution factors,
whether the pollution be in terms of noise, atmosphere or visual
intrusion into personal life The lack of basic facilities on an
area - such as limited open space - is not so easily accepted
now and there is increasing concern as to the density at which
new development is taking place This is a difficult economic
matter, since land prices have continued to rise over the past
few months and house prices have stabilised a little below the
very high levels reached early in the year
Food and Drugs Administration
Sampling — During the year 435 samples — 37 formal and 398
informal — were taken One sample of pork sausages was 14%
deficient in meat; proceedings were instituted against the vendor
who was found guilty and fined £25 and £15 costs to the Council
Eleven informal samples had faulty or incorrect labelling,
which were rectified by the manufacturers on being informed of
the contraventions
Pesticide Residues in Food - During the year 19 samples of
food were submitted to the Public Analyst in connection with
the third national survey to estimate the level of pesticide
residues in food for sale in this country Of the 19 samples
examined none was found to contain an appreciable amount of
residue
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