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Generally these results are good. The sample which gave the
Grade 3 result was taken from a restaurant and that which gave
the Grade 4 result was taken from an itinerant vendor. In each
case the matter was taken up with the firm concerned and the
method of distribution checked. Subsequent samples proved
satisfactory.
Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment
Under the Middlesex County Council Act, 1944, sixteen
licences were renewed in respect of establishments for massage,
chiropody or similar treatment.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Five licences were granted by the Council during 1962 under
the above-mentioned Act in respect of pet animal shops in the
Borough.
Swimming Bath

The arrangements whereby samples of the water from the
swimming bath are taken at regular intervals has been continued.
The results of the samples taken during 1962 were uniformly
satisfactory. A notice continues to be posted at the Bath informing
the public of the result of these samples.
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
During 1962, 362 complaints of rats and mice were received
and dealt with, as against 398 in 1961.
In May 1962, a baiting and poisoning treatment was carried
out by the Borough Engineer's Department in the Council's soil
sewers. 527 manholes were baited. The poison bait used for this
treatment was pinhead oatmeal plus warfarin. In 38 of the manholes
baited, complete or part takes of bait were noted.
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