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previous two years, it was considered necessary to bait only
twice during the year instead of the usual four times a year.
The results of the "takes" indicated that the rats in
the sewers treated with Sodium Fluroacetamide had been to all
intents and purposes, eliminated.
RAG FLOCK
There are three premises in the Borough registered under
the provisions of the Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials
Act, 1951 and one factory is licensed under the Act for the
manufacture of rag flock.
During the year four samples of rag flock were taken and
submitted for analysis. All the samples tested passed the
prescribed standards of cleanliness.
CINEMAS
A satisfactory standard of cleanliness was maintained in
the sanitary conveniences of the various cinemas in the Borough.
Inspections of the conveniences are carried out by the
Public Health Inspectors at regular intervals.
SHOPS ACT INSPECTIONS
The administration of the Shops Act is divided between the
County Council and Borough Council; the Borough being responsible
for ventilation, sanitary accommodation, lighting, washing
facilities, and facilities for employees to take meals.
The number of inspections in connection with the Act made
during the year was 1,055. As a result, 42 notices were served
to secure the remedy of 97 defects found.
PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933
Persons who sell Part II poisons, other than Registered
Pharmacists, are required to be licensed by the Local Authority,
and. at the end of the year 130 names were entered in the Council's
Poison List.
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