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Analyst reported as follows on these samples:-
Fish Meal (Fertiliser) - Undesirably large deviation from figures in statutory
statement
Fish Meal (Fertiliser) - Below vendor's statutory statement.
"Growmore" Fertiliser - Constituent parts not specifically described.
It is now the practice to call the attention of the Inspector under the
Act in the district where the product; is manufactured to any discrepancies,
this procedure being in accordance with advice given by the Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries.
(g) Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act 1951
Owing to the late appointment of an approved Analyst under this Act, no
samples were submitted for examination during the year but the premises using
filling materials did receive visits of inspection which are included in the
statistics given under the heading for Workplaces.
There were 8 applications for Registration of Premises under the new
Act and one application for Licence to Store Rag Flock. All the premises
concerned were found to be satisfactory.
(h) Pet Animals Act 1951
This was also a piece of new legislation, upon which report is made
for the first time.
16 applications to keep a Pet Shop were received and after Inspection
of the premises and in some cases the carrying out of minor alterations9
licences were issued.
The Health Committee recommended that the Conditions of Licence as
approved by the Association of Municipal Corporations be adopted for
licensing in East Ham.
The Act has proved very useful, affording a measure of control over
this type of shop.
(i) Factories, Workplaces and Outworkers
An increase number of inspections (300 against 193 last year) was
carried out of these premises, and It was found that generally conditions
in them continued to improve, although It was necessary to draw the
attention of occupiers to a few minor defects* The number of persons
engaged as outworkers in the Borough remain at a fairly low level and It
was not found necessary to prohibit any person from carrying out this work
by reason of dirty or unwholesome premises*
(j) Mosquito Control
During the summer season a number of complaints were received from
houses adjoining stream areas with regard to infestation of mosquitoes,
and urgent attention was given to these matters. The usual systematic
spraying of ditches and contiguous areas was carried out, but undoubtedly
the position in regard to the question of nuisance from mosquitoes has
considerably improved, compared with the position a few years back.
(k) Places of Public Entertainment
These premises continue to receive attention from the Department, and
generally the position is found to be most satisfactory.
(1) Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions Acts 1920-1939
There were 39 applications received from tenants for Certificates as
to state of repair of houses. The practice is to inform Landlords that
application for a Certificate has been received and unless the necessary
work is carried out by the time the matter is reported to the Council, a
Certificate will be issued* Actually 16 Certificates were issued during
the year* In 2 cases no Certificate was issued by reason of the fact that
the premises concerned were due for early demolition and the occupants
rehoused* In the remaining cases the work was carried out.