[Report 1962] / Medical Officer of Health, Skelton & Brotton U.D.C.

  • Skelton and Brotton (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1962
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Credit: [Report 1962] / Medical Officer of Health, Skelton & Brotton U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Sampling of food, etc. for this purpose is undertaken by the County Weights and Measures Office and the District Inspector has kindly supplied the following information regarding samples taken under the Food and Drugs Act in the Urban District during 1962. Milk Samples .... 20 Foods other than milk 16 All the samples taken were reported to be genuine and no proceedings were instituted. CLEAN AIR One complaint of smoke nuisance was received during the year. RODENT CONTROL The Rodent Operator appointed jointly by Loftus U.D.C. and Skelton and Brotton U.D.C. has continued his duties in the two areas, and the arrangement has worked satis¬ factorily. The Council’s sewers were treated twice, and only light infestations were found in a few areas. The Council’s tips were kept under constant supervision and minor infestations dealt with on several occasions. ‘‘Warfarin” has been used to treat all the infestations during 1962. This poison gives very good results and the technique recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is followed. Details of work done are set out below. Domestic Premises Inspections 32 Treatments 56 Business Premises — 14 Allotments 4 9 Farms 51 13 Council Tips and Buildings 1 6 Sewers — 2 Building Sites 2 4 Schools 1 3 DISINFESTATIONS Three infestations were dealt with during the year. CARAVAN SITES There are nine licensed sites in the area, although five of these relate to individual caravans. 70 visits were made to sites during the year. KNACKER’S YARD The Knacker’s Yard at Charltons was again licensed and periodical visits were made.