[Report 1961] / Medical Officer of Health, Prudhoe U.D.C.

  • Prudhoe (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1961
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Credit: [Report 1961] / Medical Officer of Health, Prudhoe U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Food and Drugs Act, 1955. Section 63 — Licensing of Slaughter Houses There is no slaughterhouse in use. Slaughter of Animals Acts, 1933 to 1954 Two persons held the necessary licence; to stun and slaugliier animals for human consumption. Inspection and Control of Milk Supplies The examination of milk sold by retail in the district was carried out by the Health Department of the Northumberland ('ountv ('ouncil Ten samples were taken and found to be satisfactory. Public Health Act, 1936. Section 269 - Tents, Vans and Sheds. Number of licences — i. There is no residential caravan site in the district. Stables, Manure Pits and Piggeries Routine inspections have been made bul no ]iarlicular nuisauct- was found. Disinfection of Premises The disinfection of several properties was carried out. Disinfestation of Premises Nuisance from the clover mite arose during the summer of 1961 and remedial measures were necessary to control the trouble, \mrious other insects have been the cause of complaint which required investig ation and suitable action to be taken. Places of Entertainment. Circular 120 Ministry of Health. There is only one cinema in use in the district. Offensive Trades. Public Health Act, 1936. Section 107. Restriction on establishment of offensive trade in urban district There is no offensive trade in the district. Pet Animals Act, 1951 There is no pet shop. Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act, 1956 No specific action was necessary under Ihis ad. Noise Abatement Act, 1960 No action was necessarv.