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Sutton 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]
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PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT.
One thousand, three hundred and thirty-two complaints of rat or
mouse infestation were received and investigated. At 1,256 premises
infestation was confirmed and treatments were carried out. Twenty-one
informal notices were served under Section 4 of the Act.
NOISE ABATEMENT.
Eighty-seven complaints indicating nuisance from noise were
investigated; 356 visits to premises being made for this purpose.
Informal action was taken in appropriate cases to reduce the noise level.
SHOPS ACT, 1950.
There are 1,750 shop premises on the register and 3,569 inspections
which were made during the year were mainly in conjunction with the survey
being carried out under the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963.
OFFICES. SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT. 1963.
During the year, 140 premises were registered in accordance with the
Act, making the total number 1,457.
The number of persons employed in the classes of premises as reported to the Minister of Labour at the end of the year is as follows:
| Class of Premises | Total Number Registered at end of Year | Number of Persons Eknployed |
|---|---|---|
| Offices | 417 | 5,133 |
| Retail Shops | 932 | 5,472 |
| Wholesale Shops, Warehouses | 29 | 291 |
| Catering Establishments and Canteens | 77 | 678 |
| Fuel Storage Depots | 2 | 20 |
| Total | 1,457 | 11,594 |