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the end of 1924 there were seven such premises on the register,
one soap boiling works and six places occupied by fur skin
dressers. To these premises the sanitary inspectors paid 31
visits. It was not found necessary to serve any notices on the
occupiers.
Rag and Bone Dealers.— The London County Council
By-laws dealing with these premises came fully into force in
September, 1924. Inspections have been made, and, where
necessary, notices have been served calling for alterations required
by the By-laws.
Factories and Workshops.—Particulars of the factories and
workshops on the Register, the number of inspections, etc.,
will be found on pages 61 and 62.
Food Premises and Food Inspection.
Cowhouses, Dairies and Milkshops.—There is still one cowhouse
in the Borough, which is licensed for 47 cows. This place
was regularly inspected and always found in good order. A
sample of the milk produced at these premises was submitted to
the Bacteriologist for examination and was favourably reported
upon.
At the close of the year there were 416 milkshops and dairies
on the register, compared with 415 in 1923. The sanitary
inspectors paid 1,256 visits to these premises, and eight notices
were served and complied with. The premises of every applicant
for registration were thoroughly inspected and the drains tested,
and the inspectors paid particular attention to the cleanliness of
the premises and the utensils when revisiting these places during
the year.
Following a report from the sanitary inspector for the district
concerning the unsatisfactory conditions under which milk
was being sold, the registration of one milk vendor in the
Borough was cancelled after the vendor had been heard by the
Public Health Committee, in accordance with the provisions of
the Milk and Dairies (Amendment) Act, 1922.
The Milk ( Special Designations) Order, 1923. —During 1924
64 licences to sell milk under Special Designations were issued.
3 licences were for the sale of certified milk, 21 for the sale of
grade "A" tuberculin tested milk, 18 for grade "A" milk, and 19
for pasteurised milk, whilst one supplementary licence was issued
for the sale of certified milk and 2 for grade "A" pasteurised
milk.
It is to be noted with satisfaction that there is a steadily
increasing demand on the part of the public for milk of a
high standard of purity, such as is provided under the Order.