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Authority not being now the final power for registration,
refusal to register, etc. It was decided by the
Committee that the only thing to do, was to work the
section as far as possible, and in the first instance the
following letter was sent to each registered milkseller
in the Borough:—
DAIRIES, COWSHEDS & MILKSHOPS ORDER, 1885,
as amended by the
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908.
Sir or Madam,
I am instructed by the Public Health Committee to direct
your attention to the requirements of the above-mentioned Act.
Your are probably aware that with a view to ensuring a
more cleanly and wholesome milk supply, further obligations
are cast upon dairymen and purveyors of milk, and additional
powers have been given to the Sanitary Authorities to enforce
the same.
The Public Health Committee trust that dairymen will in
their own interest take all necessary steps to so conduct their
business that no official action may be necessary.
It is essential that the greatest care should be taken—
1. To cause all pans, cans, vessels and other
ceptacles used for the sale and storage of milk,
to be at all times kept in a cleanly condition.
2. To insist upon the absolute personal cleanliness of
the cowman, roundsman or any other person
engaged in the handling of milk or serving
customers.
3. To keep the shop floors, counters and the interior
of all milk-shops, in a cleanly condition.