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2. They frequently are situated in close proximity to dwellinghouses,
and so create nuisances to the surrounding houses.
3. The retention of animals in lairage is obviously a great nuisance
to people in the immediate neighbourhood, as is also the means of
getting animals into awkwardly situated buildings.
4. All offal stored and collected, for however short a space of time,
is bound to be a nuisance, especially at certain times of the year.
This nuisance is enhanced when such offal is carted away.
5. It is not altogether uncommon for offal and blood to find its
way into sewers.
6. It is not uncommon for the receptacles in use for blood and
offal to be kept in a filthy state.
7. The insufficient space afforded for handling and storing meat
is a serious drawback to private slaughter-houses.
8. The pavement and walls are often of such a character that
they cannot easily be kept clean.
9. It is a very objectionable practice to have meat hung close to
where offal and manure are left lying on the floor.
Arguments in favour of private slaughter-houses, by the butcher:—
1. It is convenient to have his slaughter-house within reach of
his shop. He asserts that to carry the meat from an abattoir means
loss to its appearance.
2. It invades the privacy of his business and reveals the amount
and nature of his trade.
3. It places him under an objectionable form of inspection, and
4. It may deprive him of a vested interest without compensation.
In the second line of defence the butcher places these economic
arguments:—
1. The sale of foreign meat is stimulated.
2. The price of meat is raised to the poor.
3. The provision of an abattoir increases local rates.
Offensive Businesses.
There are still two premises in the borough of offensive businesses
under the offensive trade regulations of the London County Council, viz. —
Messrs. Wheen & Sons, Ltd., Copperas Street.
Messrs. Hill & Sons, Ltd., 1 Frankham Street.
Number of inspections during the year 26
The premises were periodically cleansed and limewashed in
accordance with the regulations.
I am pleased to report that very few complaints were received in
reference to these premises, and that they were well supervised.