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The following report on the National Rat Week was submitted
to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries :—
"Attention was given to the suggestions contained in the
circular issued by the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries.
"Posters relating to the question were exhibited throughout
the Borough.
"This year, instead of baiting the sewers with rat biscuits,
traps were used in the sewers. As a result of this method, fifty
rats were destroyed.
"No complaints of rat or mice infestation, or applications
requesting advice were received during the week from occupiers of
premises."
SECTION D.
HOUSING.
Complaints.
During the year 1,040 complaints of nuisances were received and
investigated. The nature of the complaints included sanitary
defects in houses, drains choked or defective, premises infested with
vermin, etc.
Notices.
Notices served—Informal 1,777
Statutory—Housing Acts 19
Public Health Acts Ill
Re-drainage 123
Notices complied with—Informal 1,809
Statutory—
Housing Acts 27
Public Health Acts 101
Re-drainage. 79
Housing.
Number of houses erected during the year:—
(a) Total (including numbers given separately under (b)).
(i) By the Local Authority Nil
(ii) By other Local Authorities Nil
(iii) By other bodies and persons:
Houses 44
Flats 176