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Walthamstow 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Since then the operation of the new Act has, of course, been
greatly accelerated. This now includes a large variety of food and
drugs.
During the year 100 samples have been taken and submitted
for analyses. Seven of these were informal samples.
Two samples were unsatisfactory and the particulars are as follows :—
| Description of Article. | Result of Analysis. | Decision taken. |
|---|---|---|
RENT AND MORTGAGE RESTRICTIONS ACTS,
1894-1928.
During the year 13 Certificates were granted to tenants and five
Certificates have been issued to owners upon their application and
completion of the scheduled works.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS, 1894-1928.
Regulation of Movement of Swine Order, 1922.—Four
Isolation Notices affecting 43 swine were received. The Licenses
were in all cases duly observed.
Foot and Mouth Disease (Infected Areas Restrictions)
Order, 1938.— This standstill Order was made because of danger
of widespread infection. It was in operation from 5th—20th
November, 1939. Under the Order, Movement Licences were issued
affecting 216 animals.
RATS AND MICE DESTRUCTION ACT, 1919.
Much has been done in combating the rat nuisance, and where
necessary poison—barium carbonate in biscuit form—has been
issued gratis.
As a result of investigation carried out upon complaints being received, action has been taken as follows:—
| Notices served | 43 | Cyanogas pump used | 4 |
| Drains tested | 118 | Accumulations removed | 2 |
| Drains and manholes repaired | 82 | Sheds lifted or removed | 6 |
| Pavings lifted and runs traced | 16 | ||
| Drains relaid | 8 | ||
| Poison issued | 124 | Premises rat-proofed | 7 |