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Harrow 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow-on-the-Hill]
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The Medical Officers of Health of Willesden, Hendon
Urban, Harrow, Wembley, Ruislip-Northwood and Kingsbury,
and the Chief Sanitary Inspectors of Willesden,
Hondon Urban, Harrow, Wembley, Wealdstone, Greenford
and Ruislip-Northwood.
A certain uniformity of action was agreed upon, but
later a further circular was received from the Ministry which
somewhat restricted our action, especially in the matter of
glass fronts to butchers' shops. However, these regulations
have resulted in marked improvement in the treatment of
meat in the district, and no doubt, in the light of further
experience, the Ministry will be able to grant greater power
of control.
Slaughterhouses Tabulated as Required by the Ministry of Health.
| In use 1920 | In use Jan, 1925. | In use Dec., 1925. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Licenced | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Number of Meat Shops in the district 24
Inspections made 210
Contraventions of Bye-laws and Regulations 8
UNSOUND FOOD DESTROYED.
Kippers 3 boxes.
Prawns 2 tins.
Haddock 6 stone.
Pork 10 lbs.
Veal 2 cwt.
BAKEHOUSES AND FOOD POLLUTION.
The Bakehouses, eleven in number, have been regularly
inspected, and have been found usually in a satisfactory
condition. As noted in the previous Reports, they are
nearly all too small for the large amount of work carried
on. During the year 61 inspections were made.