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DISINFESTATION (CONT.)
(c) Wasps nests.
The Council has no responsibility for the destruction
of wasps nests on private property, but many calls for
assistance are received (66 this year). All complainants
are visited and suitable advice given; in most cases the
nests are easily disposed of by the occupier using a
recommended insecticide at sundown when it can be applied
with no danger to the operator.
PUBLIC MORTUARY.
During the year 95 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 47 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 prohibited the sale, or letting, of
certain heating appliances without an effective fireguard
was repealed during the year by the Consumer Protection
Act, 1961, but the Regulations made by the Secretary of
State were continued in operation.
Nine visits were made to premises in the Borough to
inspect appliances, and in no case was it necessary to take
action.
THE PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
This Act is designed "to regulate the sale of pet
animals".
Four premises were licensed during the year. Twelve
inspections were made but no infringements of the licence
conditions found.
44.