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cleared.up. The Property Manager reports that no noteworthy
change in bug disintestation routine was made,
as applied to infestation occurring in tlie Council's
Housing Estates during 1940. The remedial measures
advised and carried out remain as reported in 1938.
Very few complaints affecting the estates were received
during 1940.
Rats and Mice Destruction Act, 1919.
Three hundred and ninety-four inspections were
carried out. Ninety-six rat infestations were reported,
of which eighty-six had been effectively dealt with by
the end of the year. The Eats Order, 1940, came into
force during the year, with a view to securing the prevention
of damage by rats to crops, banks or works,
Fortunately the absence of refuse dumps in the
Borough obviates the existence of what are normally
favourable extensive breeding grounds for rats. The
Ministry of Food has issued a leaflet designed to help
the general public to destroy rats in their houses or
gardens, and this has been circulated, where necessary,
and is available as required.
Legal Proceedings.
No proceedings were taken except as reported later
in this Heport under the heading Food and Drugs Act,
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SECTION D. HOUSING.
Housing Statistics for the Year 1940.
No new houses were erected during 1940.
I. Inspection of Dwelling-houses during tlie year.
1 (a) Total No. of dwelling-houses inspected
for housing defects (under Public
Health or Housing Acts) 471
(b) No. of inspections made for the
purpose 2370