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During the year 9 vans were found to be overcrowded, and
notices were served, where necessary, to abate the nuisance.
Rag Flock Act, 1911.
This Act was passed to prevent the use of material known
as rag flock, unless such material complies with the standard of
cleanliness laid down in the Act.
In Battersea the stuffing of bedding and furniture is carried
on at 12 workshops. Rag flock is used at only one of these premises.
The 11 remaining workshops are now using cotton flock, which
is manufactured from raw cotton.
Under the provisions of the Rag Flock Act one sample was
taken and submitted to the Public Analyst for the purpose of
analysis. This was found to comply with the requirements of the
standard laid down by the Act.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
This Act, which became operative on the 1st January, 1920,
imposes on local authorities and occupiers of premises additional
responsibilities in connection with rat repression.
In Battersea the Council delegated their powers under the Act
to the . Health Committee, who decided to take the necessary
steps to organise a scheme for rat repression in the borough. On
the recommendation of the Committee the Council appointed an
Officer (qualified by special training and experience) to organise
the work in the district, and to act under the direction and supervision
of the Medical Officer of Health.
The scheme, in addition to the appointment of Rat Officer and
rat catchers, included the provision of all requisite apparatus and
equipment for the destruction of rats and mice, e.g., traps of various
types, poisons (mainly those harmless to man and domestic animals),
ferrets, dogs, etc.
I he occupiers of factories, warehouses and large business
premises were notified by letter of the provisions of the Act, and,
* Including one shed. f Including one cottage.