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views granted concerning the issue and countersigning of Licences.
Sixty-two information letters were sent to animal keepers.
From the 19th November, 1951, Bromley was included in a Foot
and Mouth Disease (Controlled Areas) Special Order, and continued
to be so at the end of the year.
The disease was very prevalent on the Continent of Europe, and
the Ministry thought it probable that infection was brought to Great
Britain from that area.
The control of movement of animals in regard to the many orders
received during this period is naturally very exacting, and the excellent
co-operation received from the Ministry concerned is much appreciated.
Restrictions with regard to Poultry, etc., continued throughout
the year and many orders and letters were received. Four reports of
suspected Fowl Pest were received, and in one instance the disease was
confirmed.
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.
The Corporation owns the Retail Market under a Charter of
Market Rights (granted 20th July, 1447). The Market is held on
Thursday of each week at the Car Park, Station Road. The administrative
supervision is under the Health Committee, and the Market is
controlled by the Market Superintendent.
The Market Tolls collected during 1951, amounted to £283 11s. 9d.,
which is an increase of £93 6s. 9d. on the corresponding figure for 1950,