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DISINFESTATIOK (Cont).
(c) General (cont.)
for assistance in dealing with wasps nests.
The Council has no obligation in this connection, nor
indeed any trained workmen available for the purpose, but
advice is given in each individual case and a suitable
insecticide supplied at a very low cost. It is nearly
always possible to destroy wasps with such materials without
risk to the operator if the necessary action is taken at
sundown.
In difficult cases complainants are referred to a local
beekeeper who is willing for a small fee to undertake the
task.
PUBLIC MORTUARY.
During the year 72 bodies were received into the mortuary
for post-mortem examination.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT.1948.
1. It was not necessary to make any burial arrangements
as provided by Section 50 of the Act.
2. It was not necessary to make use of the powers of Section
bl for compulsory removal to suitable premises of sick or aged
persons in need of care and attention.
THE HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS)ACT. 1952.
This Act which prohibits the sale, or letting, of certain
heating appliances without an effective fireguard, together
with Regulations made by the Secretary of State, has been
operative since 1954.
Twenty-one visits were made to premises in the Borough and
a warning was given in one case where such an appliance was
not satisfactory.
THE PET ANIMALS ACT, 1.251s.
This Act is designed "to regulate the sale of pet animals".
Six premises were licensed during the year. Twenty-two
inspections were made but no infringements of the licence
conditions found.
SHOPS ACT,1950.
One hundred and fifty-four visits were made in the
administration of this Act, and two infringements corrected.
"Shop" for the purpose of this Act is a very comprehensive
term and includes any premises where any retail trade or
business is carried on.
The number of such premises in the Borough at the
46.