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Beddington and Wallington 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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HOUSING
During the year the following samples of milk sold within the district were examined :—
| MILK. | |
|---|---|
| Class of Milk. | No. taken. |
| Pasteurised | 82 |
| Tuberculin Tested, Pasteurised | 1 |
| Sterilised | 1 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
| Total | 85 |
No statistics in the tabular form usually required by the Ministry of
Health are submitted. The Minister has not asked for this information
and, owing to the present chaotic state of housing repairs and the
difficulty in remedying defects, such statistics would not give an accurate
picture of housing as a whole.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
Nine samples of pasteurised milk failed to comply with statutory
requirements.
MEAT.
The carcases of all animals intended for human consumption and
slaughtered in the Borough are inspected by a qualified Inspector.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938.
On 1st April, 1940, the Corporation became the Food and Drugs
Authority for the Borough, and took over the duties under the Act from
the Surrey County Council.
The Corporation appointed H. Amphlett Williams, Esq., A.C.G.F.C.,
F.R.I.C., of 1, Southwark Street, London, S.E.I, as Public Analyst for
the Borough.
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