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City of London 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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vendor absconded and no further action was possible. The other vendors or consignors
were communicated with.
The following table shows the percentage fat-content in each of the 154 samples of milk procured in the City during the year, the average fat-content being 3.5 per cent., only 10 samples falling below the standard figure of 3 per cent.:—
| Percentage of Fat. | No. of Samples. | Percentage of Fat. | No. of Samples. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | l | 3.6 | 19 |
| 2.6 | 2 | 3.7 | 5 |
| 2.7 | 3 | 3.8 | 13 |
| 2.8 | 2 | 3.9 | 12 |
| 2.9 | 2 | 4.0 | 5 |
| 3.0 | 3 | 4.1 | 5 |
| 3.1 | 10 | 4.2 | 4 |
| 3.2 | 5 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 3.3 | 15 | 4.4 | 2 |
| 3.4 | 16 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 3.5 | 26 | Total | 54 |
Four purveyors of milk, from whom samples had been taken, availed themselves of the
provisions of the Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928, and served notices upon the
Authority requesting samples of milk to be procured in course of delivery from their suppliers.
Twenty-three samples of milk were taken at Liverpool Street Station in course of delivery
upon the request of two other Local Authorities, as provided by this Act, for which services
charges were made.
the milk and dairies order, 1926, and
the milk and dairies (amendment) act, 1922.
Eight new applications for registration as retail purveyors of milk were received during
the year, and none was refused. Three of these were from persons who have no City premises,
but purvey milk within the area. Before registration, enquiries were made from the appropriate
Authority within whose district the dairy was situated, to ensure that the premises
were registered in that area.
Registration Statistics.
Number of Retail Purveyors of Milk on the Register at end of 1933* 291
New Applications for Registration received 8
New Applications granted 8
New Applications refused —
Names of Retailers removed from Register 8
Number of Retail Purveyors of Milk on the Register at end of 1934 291
Number of Milk Sellers (other than Retail Purveyors of Milk) on the Register at
end of 1934 26
Licenses issued under the Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923 22
* This register contains a number of names which, in my opinion, should not be included, and it
is now in process of revision.
Inspection of Premises where Milk is Retailed.—During the year, 121 inspections were
made in connection with the sale of milk and the statutory requirements were found generally
to be complied with. Observations have been made from time to time with regard to the
distribution of milk. One roundsman was observed to fill 21 bottles with milk from a churn,
and although a summons was issued against the dairyman for failing to cause such bottles
to be filled and closed on registered premises, it was not possible to serve it, the dairyman
having absconded.