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(4) Number of undertakings given by landlords under
paragraph 5 of the First Schedule: 147
(5) Number of undertakings refused by Local Authority under
proviso to paragraph 5 of the First Schedule:
(6) Number of certificates issued: 74
Applications for Cancellation of Certificates:
(7) Applications by landlords to Local Authority for
cancellation of certificates: 12
(8) Objections by tenants to cancellation of certificates:
(9) Decisions by Local Authority to cancel in spite of
tenant's objection:
(10) certificates cancelled by Local Authority 12
(11) Number of certificates outstanding at 31st December,
1957 including those under the Housing Repairs and
Rents Act, 1954 166
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
At 31st December, 1957. twenty-three premises were registered
for the use of filling materials
Pet Animals Act, 1951
At 31st December, 1957. twelve premises were licensed as pet
shops in accordance with the Pet Animals Act, 1951
Rodent Control
Co-operation between the operatives responsible for rodent
control treatment in dwelling-houses and the public health inspectors
ensures thorough investigation into all complaints received.
Where infestation is persistent drain tests are carried out
and in a majority of cases defects in the drainage system are
found to be the cause
Sewer treatments were carried out in April and October and
the variations in the baiting period as approved by the Ministry
of Agriculture and Fisheries were adopted. By this method it has
been possible to reduce the number of men engaged on the treatment.