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investigating the possibilities of extending the work in this field.
Further extensions are anticipated in the meals service and a site for
another club and meals centre is under consideration.
During the autumn it was discovered that livers infected with
echinococcus cyst were reaching retail butchers' shops in various
parts of London although, fortunately, not in Bermondsey. Investigation
revealed that the livers were imported theoretically for
animal feeding stuff but, once having evaded the wharf inspector's
supervision, they were being removed from the marked bags and
passed out for distribution as sound meat, a much higher price
being obtained in this way than if the goods had gone for animal
feeding. A request was made that all these infected livers should
be stained if imported for animal feeding and unfit for human
consumption. Having agreed to the request and made the appropriate
regulation, the Ministry then changed their minds. Undoubtedly,
the importation of this type of meat should be prohibited.
Unfit as it is for human consumption it is a positive danger to many
animals. Failure to take action in this matter is little short of
condoning the dissemination of a parasite dangerous to man and
animals.
One Smoke Control Area is already in existence in the
Borough. A second area has been agreed to in principle by the
Minister and is being surveyed in detail for final submission and
confirmation. A further large area and several small areas are also
under consideration for inclusion in plans for 1959.
During the year a number of investigations has taken place
with the wholehearted co-operation of the general practitioners in
the Borough. 1 would like to thank them for their help and support
which have been much appreciated.
Despite many difficulties and setbacks I think that the year
has indeed been a successful one. To the Public Health Committee
and my staff I should like to give thanks for all the help and
encouragement I have received.
I am, Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
B. J. L. MOSS