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in one case and a fine of £1. 0s. 0d. was imposed. In the
other two cases the summonses were withdrawn as the illegal
occupation had been abated.
Food and Drugs Act, 1936
Five summonses were issued in respect of milk samples
deficient in fat or non-fatty solids. The defendants
successfully pleaded that the milk had been sold in the same
condition as it had been given by the cows. The summonses
were dismissed, but no costs were awarded against the
Council.
A summons was issued in respect of the sale of a bottle
of milk containing glass fragments. The case was dismissed
and the Council were ordered to pay £8. 8s. 0d. costs,,
A further summons was issued in respect of the dirty
condition of a bakehouse and store. The defendants were
fined £19. 0s. 0d. and costs amounting to £5. 5s. 0d. were
awarded to the Council.
National Assistance Acts. 1948/51
In four cases, applications were made to Justices of
the Peace for Detention Orders to secure the compulsory
removal of aged and infirm persons to suitable institutions,,
In each case the order was granted and the person removed
to the institution for the statutory period of three weeks.
CONCLUSION
In presenting this Report, I should like to express
my grateful appreciation of the kind co-operation which I
have received from His Worship the Mayor, the Chairmen and
Vice Chairmen of the various Committees and all members of
the Council.
My sincere thanks are also given to the staff of the
Public Health Department for their loyal and efficient service
during the year, and to the other Chief Officers and their
staffs for their ready willingness to co-operate at all times.
I have the honour to be
Your obedient Servant,
J. H. WEIR
Medical Officer of Health.