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A new Act, known as "The Prevention of Damage by Pests
Act, 1949," comes into operation on the 1st April, 1950, which will
add additional responsibilities on local authorities.
Number of inspections made :—
(a) Trade Premises 2,074
(,b) Private Premises 9,022
(c) Sewers 2,914
(d) Corporation Property 12
14,022
Number of infested premises :—
Found. Cleared.
(a) Trade premises 110 Trade premises 105
(b) Private premises 537 Private premises 521
(c) Sewers 97 Sewers 97
(d) Corporation property .... 3 Corporation property 1
747 724
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS.
Mr. G. R. Woods, Chief Sanitary Inspector, is the authorised
inspector under these Acts for the Borough of Bromley.
48 inspections and interviews were made in connection with
this work.
Many orders were received from the Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries concerning Fowl Pest.
Of six cases of suspected Fowl Pest, two cases were confirmed
and four not confirmed.
No case of Swine Fever occurred in any pigs within the area
during the year.
For a short period Bromley was in a Foot and Mouth Control
Area, which necessitated the issue of Movement Licences. In
this connection it is interesting to note that a performing Llama
in a visiting Circus came under a Movement Licence.
REGISTRIES FOR FEMALE DOMESTIC SERVANTS.
It would appear that there is little work for Registry Offices
within the area.
Observation has been kept on shops displaying advertising
boards. Unless these shops are registered with the Local
Authority, the exhibition of advertisements for female domestic
servants contravenes the Byelaws.
RETAIL MARKET.
A total of £194 3s. 6d. in Market Tolls was collected during
1949. This figure shows a decrease of £6 13s. 6d. on the corresponding
figure for 1948.