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9. MORTUARY.
The mortuary at Hampton has again functioned satisfactorily and the number of
bodies admitted during the year was 864.
The temporary closing on two occasions of a mortuary in an adjoining Borough
placed a heavy burden on the attendant and at these times the capacity of the mortuary
was strained.
10. RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
One of the two businesses in the Borough using rag flock or other filling materials
closed down in 1969. This was the company manufacturing principally cot mattresses.
The remaining business is a small one manufacturing quilts, sleeping bags and
similar quilted material.
The filling materials used are now almost exclusively man-made fibres—principally
terylene.
11. DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT, 1950
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1963
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1964
The Corporation of London act as agents for the Council in respect of the above
Acts. The arrangements have worked very well and I am indebted to Mr. G. S.
Wiggins, M.R.C.V.S., Veterinary Officer to the Corporation of London, for his
valuable advice and help.
His report on the work carried out on behalf of the Council for the year ended
31st December, 1969 is as follows:—
Riding Establishments Act, 1964
Four riding establishments were inspected and recommendations submitted.
Another establishment was inspected, but was not recommended for licensing until
alterations to the premises are carried out.
Animal Boarding Establishments Act, 1963
These premises are inspected regularly and a good standard has been maintained.
Recommendations for licensing were submitted.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Regular visits of inspection were made to fifteen pet shops and all were recommended
for licensing.
General
Visits were made by Diseases of Animals Act Inspectors to the following premises:
Piggery, Harvey Road, Hounslow
Five visits were made, but this is a difficult piggery to inspect.
Dairy Farm, Petersham Meadows, Richmond
Poultry and cows are kept at this farm and a very high standard of cleanliness is
maintained.
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