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These figures are the lowest since 1950 and reflect the
staffing difficulties referred to in my foreword. The reduction
has been greatest in those classes of visits of a routine nature
e.g. the inspection of dwelling houses, food premises, shops,
factories, stables and piggeries. In other classes particularly
those which arise from infectious diseases, complaints or requests
for information there has been an increase. The number
of visits about Improvement Grants has again shown a substantial
increase. This trend is being encouraged as much as possible
and is now an important and satisfying aspect of our work.
Complaints.
The number of complaints received was 25% less than last
year. The largest reductions were offensive accumulations and
deposits from 47 to 20, vermin or insects from 112 to 41, rat
and mouse infestations from 319 to 210, unsound food from 40 to
11, dust, smoke and noise nuisances from 56 to 32.