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which are shown in the report of the Public Analyst attached
hereto. No samples were examined for the presence of
Tubercle Bacilli. This work is carried out by the County
Council and their investigations shew that an average of
10 per cent. of the samples contain germs of Tuberculosis.
This source is probably the cause of most of the Tuberculosis
in young children. Until such time as it is possible to
exclude infected cattle from all herds all milk should be
pasteurised or dried before distribution. Both these processes
eliminate all infection and do not destroy the essential principles
of milk.
During the year, it was found necessary to serve two
notices upon milk vendors, at whose premises cases of infectious
disease had occurred, requiring the suspension of the sale of
milk until the premises had been disinfected.
One summons was taken against Charles W. Whitehall,
of 90 Railway Approach, for carrying on the trade of a purveyor
of milk without being registered. Fined £1.
THE MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) ORDER, 1922.
In February, 1923,I submitted the following memorandum
on the above Order, together with recommendations as set
out:—
The action to be taken by the Council on receipt of an application
from a distributor for a licence will depend on the designation proposed
to be used. In every case except that of "Pasteurised" milk it will
be necessary for them to ascertain the source of supply and then to
satisfy themselves that the corresponding licence has been issued to the
producer.
In the case of "Certified" milk a licence may ordinarily be issued
without further enquiry.
In the case of "Grade A (Tuberculin tested)" or "Grade A" milk,
the Council must verify that the distributor has an efficient arrangement
for bottling, and that, until after bottling, the milk is being dealt with
in a part of the premises separate from other milk. The Council should