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(vii) Eradication of Bed Bugs: —
Houses found to be infested 23
„ Disinfested 23
(viii) Slaughter of Animals Acts, 1933 to 1954.—No licence to act
as slaughterman was granted during the year.
(ix) Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951.—Registration
has been granted in respect of 15 premises, where filling materials, as
specified in the Act, are used.
The occupier of registered premises may only obtain "rag flock" from
premises licensed under the Act, either for the manufacture of rag flock or
as a rag flock store. One licence was renewed in 1957 in respect of premises
used as a rag flock store.
(x) Atmospheric Pollution.— Complaints were received of alleged
smoke nuisance from 10 factories in the Uphall Road and Grove Road
areas. Regular observations were maintained and investigations carried
out. In 6 instances no emission was noted which would have enabled
action to be taken under the Public Health Act, 1936. but 1 Statutory
Notice and 4 informal notices were served in the other instances.
A full report on the results of investigations into atmospheric pollution in
the Borough is included in the report of the Chief Public Health Inspector.
(xi) Land Charges Act, 1925.—During the year 3,546 enquiries were
dealt with under this Act.