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Rats and Mice (Destruction Act), 1919.
Four hundred and seventeen visits were paid in connection
with complaints received, and rat biscuits were issued to the
occupiers of 107 premises. At 89 premises the source of rat infestation
was definitely traced and the premises freed of rats.
The following report on the National Rat Week was submitted
to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries:—
"The suggestions contained in the Circular issued by the
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries received consideration.
"Posters drawing the attention of the public to the
importance of 'Rat Week' were exhibited throughout the
Borough.
"Places where it was known that rats were likely to be
present were visited and advice was given.
"The sewers of the town were baited and in each case
with successful results.
"During the week six enquiries were received and appropriate
action was taken to deal with them."
SECTION D.
HOUSING.
HOUSING ACT, 1935.
The Housing Act, 1935, received the Royal Assent on 2nd
August.
Overcrowding Survey.
Section 1 of the Act makes it the duty of every Local Authority
"before such dates as may be fixed by the Minister" as respects
their district, to cause an inspection thereof to be made with a view
to ascertaining what dwellinghouses therein are overcrowded, and
to prepare and submit to the Minister a report showing the result
of the inspection and of the action which the Local Authority
propose to take. The Act does not define any more closely the
form which the inspection is to take; it must be such an inspection
as will bring to light all cases of overcrowding.
As the Act does not prescribe any particular method in which
the inspection is to be carried out, Local Authorities are at liberty