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No satisfactory conclusion has been arrived at
by Parliament to reconcile the anomalies of the
present Acts under which Analysts work,
although much labour has been bestowed upon
the subject.
Nine prosecutions were ordered, under the
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts, and Margarine
Act, and fines varying from from twenty shillings
to £10 inflicted, with costs.
The New River Company's and the East
London Company's water supply to the City
of London have been examined from time to
time.
I have again to acknowledge the assistance
rendered in this part of my duty by Mr.
Howard B. Turner, F.I.C., Sanitary Clerk.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
Fellow of the Institute of Chemistry of Great
Britain and Ireland. Public Analyst for
the City of London, &c., &c., &c.