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4. That counter pans and other vessels containing
milk shall be kept covered so as to prevent
contamination by dirt, dust, flies, etc.
5. That milk shall not be stored near any offensive
matter, such as paraffin oil, Dutch herrings,
old clothes, rags, coal, etc.
Generally, the Committee will take the necessary legal
measures to prevent the sale of milk by any person who fails to
observe all reasonable requirements as to cleanliness and who
omits, after notice from the Authority, to do whatever may be
necessary for carrying into effect the requirements of the law
as above mentioned.
I am,
Your obedient Servant,
GEORGE P. BATE, M.D.
Medical Officer of Health.
Following the issue of this letter a visit was paid
to each milkshop in the Borough, and in those cases
where the occupier had not fallen into line with the
requirements, he was served with twenty-one days
notice to do so. For the first few months a not too
stringent interpretation was put upon the section, in
order that the small trader and others should have
every opportunity to make improvements. The whole
thing now, however is a matter of general knowledge
to those concerned, and they have had time to accommodate
themselves to the new conditions, and it has
latterly been felt that the requirements of the
Authority should be strictly complied with in all
respects. The Committee will therefore shortly be
engaged deciding what further steps shall be taken.