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' of unsound and diseased meat have been sold with impunity by retail
' butchers and others trading in the immediate vicinity, but outside
' the Central Meat Market.'
" The truth of this is denied by the Holborn Board, and I think it can be
" explained by trade jealousies on the part of the ' Central' Market, and the
" loophole afforded by the impossibility of constant and efficient inspection
"under past and present arrargements.
" I know that this Board has been endeavouring to carry out its duty
" and prosecute anyone selling or exposing for sale unsound or diseased meat,
" but it is also a fact that during the past four years, there have not been
" sufficient grounds to warrant a single prosecution.
" In the interests of the public health, and also to remove the unenviable
•' character from your Meat Market, it is desirable to have a more perfect
"and efficient inspection.
" The temporary nature of the scheme of the Commissioners of Sewers,
" the alteration of Inspectors, and their temporary appointment, are, in my
" opinion, also unsatisfactory.
" I am convinced that all these difficulties could be overcome by having
" an Inspector engaged for this special purpose under your own authority.
" This Meat Inspector could be constantly on duty during the business
" hours of the 'outside' Meat Market. The other Inspectors would then
" have more time to carry out their duties under the ' Public Health (London)
" Act.'
" Any further details could be discussed and arranged by the Sanitary
" Committee.
" I am, Gentlemen,
"Your obedient Servant,
" W. A. Bond, M.D., M.O H."
REPORT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON TUBERCULOSIS.
The Royal Commission appointed to enquire into the effect of food
derived from tuberculous animals on human health issued its Report in April,
I895.
This Report proves that "the actual amount of tuberculous disease
" among certain classes of food-animals is so large as to afford to man frequent
" occasions for contracting tuberculous disease through his food." It is there-