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These results indicate a state of affairs which is far from satisfac-
tory, especially in view of the fact that all ice cream is, by virtue of
the Ice Cream (Heat Treatment, &.) Regulations, 1947, now required
to be subjected to a prescribed method of heat treatment, unless it is made by the "complete cold mix" process from materials already subjected to heat treatment.
Where samples of ice cream made at premises in the Borough
recieved unsatisfactory reports, the premises, plant, and methods of
operation were examined, and, where possible, improvements were suggested.
It is worthy of comment that some of the poor samples were of
ice cream made by reputable manufacturers, operating the most up-todate
plant, and usually wrapping the product at the place of manufacture.
It is difficult to explain why this should be so. Doubts have,
however, been expressed as to whether the coliform and methylene
blue tests really give true picture of the bacteriological condition of
ice cream, and it is understood that the Ministry of Food is now working on new tests.
Housing.
Provision of New Accommodation.
Sheepcote Lane Area. Redevelopment by the Council of the first
section of this area,which was the subject of a Clearance Order made
prior to the war completed during the year, a total of 34 houses and flats being provided.
Work of an extension of the original area was in hand at the end of the year.
Hibbert Street Area. redevelopment of this area, comprising
Hibbert Street, Linda Street, and parts of Wynter Street, Maysoule
Road, Hope Street, and York Road, is being carried out by the London
County Council. By the end of the year, 3 blocks, containing 105 flats,had been completed.
Honeywell Road/Broomwood Road. This site resulted from the
demolition, by enemy action of 25 houses, and was subsequently acquired
by the Council. Redevelopment was completed during the year, 30 flats being provided.
19/20 Bolingbroke Grove. This site was formerly that of the
Council's Maternity Hospital, which was closed in 1938. During the
war, the buildings were used as a Civil Defence Depot, and afterwards
as offices for the War Damage Repair Organisation and for other
purposes. During the year the buildings were demolished and the
erection of new flats commenced.