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Ilford 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Pet Animals Act, 1951.—This Act came into force on 1st April, 1952,
and the Council is the Local Authority for the Borough. The Chief Public
Health Inspector is designated as the officer responsible for the administration
of the Act and he and his Deputy are authorised to inspect any premises
in the Borough where licences are in force.
Licences were granted in respect of 15 premises during 1958.
Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928.—The Public Health Inspectors
made 1,938 visits to premises where petroleum is stored, or in conjunction
with the installation of such storage, and the testing of petroleum appliances
or fittings.
The number of Licences issued was 152, and the fees paid to the
Council for such Licences was £118 10s. One Licence was issued for the
storage of calcium-carbide, the fee payable being 5s.