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In addition to rats and mice a number of complaints were
received concerning grey squirrels, pigeons and moles. Advice was
given in all instances and where special treatment was necessary
the matters were referred to the County Pest Officer.
(viii) Disinfestation
Advice is given on all cases of infestation. Where the
infestation is slight the Council has agreed to the work of disinfestation
being carried out by the Rodent Operative under the
supervision of a Public Health Inspector, the charge made being
based on labour and material. When the infestation is found to be
severe, the persons concerned are advised to employ the services
of specialist firms.
The destruction of clothing and bedding is undertaken on
receipt of a written request.
During the year assistance has been given to householders in
ridding premises of wasps, carpet beetles and other troublesome
insects.
(ix) Pet Animals Act 1951
There are 16 persons licensed under the above Act to keep
Pet Shops. Frequent inspections are made to ensure that the
conditions of the licence are complied with.
3. INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
(i) Milk Supply
Romford is a "Specified" area under the Milk (Special
Designations) (Special Area) (No. 2) Order 1952, and all milk
sold in the area must be Special Designated milk, i.e., Tuberculin
Tested, Pasteurised or Sterilised Milk.
At the end of the year 42 firms were registered as Retailers
and distributors of milk. Of these 17 were licensed to retail
Tuberculin Tested Milk, 32 were licensed to retail Pasteurised
Milk and 32 were licensed to retail Sterilised Milk.
One of the retailers has his own Pasteurising p ant, the
licensing of which is the responsibility of this Council. Frequent
inspections are carried out at these premises to ensure that all
milk is pasteurised efficiently. During the year 104 samples of
milk were taken for bacteriological purposes, all of which passed
the prescribed tests satisfactorily.
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