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had been brought to London and arrangements were made for it to be placed into quarantine. Reports
and statements were sent to South Shields.
It was widely reported in the national press in April that a rabbit had been illegally imported
at Southampton. Various reports were received from members of the public and the Ministry
directed that suspect animals should be detained. Three such animals were kept for a period at
the R.S.P.C.A. Hostel, Heathrow. Also in April, enquiries were carried out concerning a suspected
illegally imported monkey.
Arrangements were made for 10 gibbons, one kinkajou, one hampster, 101 monkeys, and 180
rats to be placed into quarantine.
Importation of Carcases and Animal Products Orders
In March, an importer's premises were visited concerning the importation of horsemeat from
France. Further visits have since been made to supervise the processing and sterilisation of the
meat.
Export Certificates
Twenty-seven export certificates were issued to enable six firms to export such varied
commodities as pheasants, pigeon, sheep casings, grouse, duck, mallard, quail, geese, partridge,
and dog biscuits. Countries of export were France, Singapore, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Austria,
Malaysia, Kuwait and Hong Kong. An export certificate was also issued for a Chihuahua dog
which was being exported to Rhodesia.
Acts and Orders 1972
Rabies (Importation of Mammals) Order, 1971
This,Order, which came into force on the 10th January, 1972, prohibits the importation of
most mammals, except under licence. It provides for them to be isolated in quarantine for six
months. Previously canines and felines only had to be quarantined.
Importation of Carcases and Animal Products Order, 1972
The Importation of Carcases and Animal Products Order, 1954, is revoked by this Order
which prohibits the importation of animal carcases and products except under licence.
Equine Animals (Importation) Amendment Order, 1972
This Order provides that equine animals from countries outside Europe can no longer be
imported without restriction, but must be licensed.
Importation of Canadian Cattle (Amendment) Order, 1972
Under this Order it becomes a condition of landing Canadian cattle in Great Britain without
slaughter that the Minister is satisfied that they are not affected with certain diseases. Blue
tongue is added to these diseases.
STUDENTS AND VISITORS
Student Public Health Inspectors
Five student public health inspectors were employed by the Authority during the year.
Requests are received from other Local Authorities for training in port health duties (as
required by the Public Health Inspectors Education Board) to be given to their students. These
requests are always met and the visiting students usually spend two or three days receiving
individual tuition in the Docks.
Parties of students from the technical colleges have been accepted during the year and
altogether 83 students each received two days' training in this way.
Visitors
Other visitors who were shown various aspects of port health control work included doctors,
public health inspectors, pupils from the City of London Freemen's School and students from
places such as Belgium, Japan, Seychelles, Guernsey, Pakistan, Greece, Australia and Poland.
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