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(a) that animals be kept in accommodation suitable as respects
size, temperature, lighting, ventilation and
cleanliness;
(b) that animals be adequately supplied with suitable food
and drink and should (so far as necessary) be visited at
suitable intervals;
(c) that animals, being mammals, should not be sold at too
early an age;
(d) that all reasonable precautions be taken to prevent the
spread of infectious disease amongst the animals;
(e) that appropriate steps be taken in case of fire and other
emergency.
There are 10 licences in force in the Borough and 14 visits
were made for the purposes of securing compliance with the licensing
conditions. In one case it was decided not to recommend the renewal
of the licence.
A further inspection of the premises was carried out however,
and it was found that there had been considerable improvement in
the conditions, and the provisions of the Act were being complied
with; accordingly the licence was renewed.
It was not necessary to ask the Royal Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals Inspector for any assistance.
Establishments for Massage, Chiropody, Electrical and Special
Treatment.
Ten licences in respect of establishments for these purposes
were issued during the year 1958. The premises are inspected
regularly and all are well run.
Hairdressing Establishments.
The Corporation have made Byelaws under the Middlesex County
Council Act for "the purpose of securing the cleanliness of any
premises used for the purpose of carrying on the business of a
hairdresser or barber and of the instruments, towels, equipment
and materials used in such premises".
During the year 23 inspections were made of these premises.
It was not found necessary to take any action for contraventions.
Swimming Baths.
Excellent facilities are provided for swimming at the
Corporation's three open-air baths.
Water is supplied by the Metropolitan water Board's main and
38 samples for bacteriological examination were taken throughout
the season.
35 samples proved satisfactory and 3 unsatisfactory.
The 3 unsatisfactory samples were taken from Twickenham Baths
and immediately it was known an investigation was made into the
circumstances causing such results. The samples were taken soon
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