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small shops carrying on a small general business, and registered
as " purveyors of milk." This involves constant inspection, as
otherwise the new occupiers continue the sale without permission,
and this goes on until a call by the Inspector reveals
the fact. Hitherto no prosecution has taken place, though a
person selling milk without registration is liable to a fine of
£5. Another matter requiring attention is the practice of
small shopkeepers keeping milk in the same shop as paraffin
oil, soap, &c. Although not strictly within the definition of
contamination, the practice is one which should be discouraged.
The remedy would be best applied by licensing purveyors of
milk, as in the case of cowsheds. Constant inspection is
necessary to keep the premises and utensils in a clean condition.
Ten cases of infectious disease in connection with milkshops
have been notified during the year.
The following infectious cases have been notified in connection
with milkshops during , the year:—
Diphtheria ... ... 2
Scarlet Fever ... ... 6
Measles ... ... ... 1
Chicken Pox ... ... I
lo cases
In each case the measures as prescribed by the dairy, cowsheds
snd milkshops orders were carried out.
ICE CREAM.
The inspection of these premises under the London County
Council (General Powers) Act, 1902, has been continued, and
where necessary cleansing and amendment of premises carried
out; barrows in the streets have also been kept under a strict
supervision. The number of premises on the register for the
year was 94, and 272 inspections have been made. The