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ON THE SANITARY CONDITION OF
(a.) That uniform Metropolitan bye-laws regulating
bakehouses be made by the London County
Council, and be confirmed by the Local
Government Board, and that the duty of
enforcing these bye-laws shall devolve upon
the various Local Authorities.
(b.) That the portions of the bye laws regulating
the structure of bakehouses do not apply to
existing bakehouses.
(c.) That the London County Council be empowered
to frame bye-laws for the construction of
underground bakehouses, and that all bakehouses
erected after the passing of such byelaws
shall conform thereto."
Twenty-nine bakehouses now exist in the Strand
District,* one having been rebuilt and come into use
again during the year. These have been frequently and
systematically inspected. Each has been cleansed and
limewashed twice during the year, and six more frequently.
A small sweetstuff manufactory was found
newly established in the basement of a house at the end
of an unhealthy court, but the owner, who sold the
sweets on the streets, promptly vacated the cellar on
being informed that the surrounding conditions were
unsuitable for such a business.
Covent Garden Market.—Complaint having been
made that the watercloset and urinal accommodation
were deficient in the market, a special enquiry and
examination was made. I found that the persons using
* The bakehouses here referred to comprise the following, viz.:—
Bread Bakers 24
Pastry Cooks 2
Confectioners 2
Muffin Baker 1