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(ii) Swine Fever Order, 1938.—No cases of Swine Fever occurred in
the Borough during 1947.
(iii) Regulation of Movement of Swine Order, 1922-1926.—One
Licence was countersigned for the entry into the Borough of 22 pigs.
(iv) Fowl Pest Orders, 1936 and 1947.—17 cases of Fowl Pest were
notified during 1947. The Veterinary Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries took all necessary steps to deal with all infected poultry and
premises.
(v) Sheep Scab Orders and Amendment Orders, 1928, 1930, 1934, 1934
(No. 2) and 1948.—There has been no occasion for this Borough to be made
into a "double-dipping" area under these Orders during the year 1947. The
only sheep in the borough, at a large farm and a public Institution, have
been double-dipped unofficially by the owners.
Rats and Mice Destruction Act, 1919.—232 complaints have been
received of the existence of rats affecting 231 premises. In 33 of these cases
poison gas has been used, and in the remaining cases other steps have been
taken.
Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928.—The Sanitary Inspectors made
504 visits to premises where petroleum is stored, or in conjunction with the
installation of such storage, and tested 14 petroleum appliances or fittings.
The number of Licences issued was 116, and the fees paid to the Council
for such Licences was £85 10s. Two Licences were issued for the storage
of calcium-carbide, the fees payable being 10s.
Examination of Officers, Teachers and Servants.