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Ice Cream.
Seventeen samples of ice cream were taken during the year,
each sample being submitted to the presumptive test for coliform
organisms in 3 tubes at 1/10 ml. dilution, and to the methylene blue
test, in accordance with the technique suggested by the Ministry of
Health. The following is a summary of the results : —
Coliform Test. Methylene Blue Test
Negative ... 12 Provisional Grade 1 ... 9
Positive in 1 tube ... 1 „ „ 2 ... 4
„ „ 2 tubes ... — „ „ 3 ... 4
„ „ 3 tubes ... 4 „ „ 4 ... —
17 17
Where samples of ice cream made at premises in the Borough
received unsatisfactory reports, the premises, plant, and methods of
operation were examined, and, where possible, improvements were
suggested.
Milk supplied to Schools and Hospitals.
Samples of milk in course of delivery to Schools and Hospitals
in the Borough are regularly taken, both for chemical analysis and,
where the milk is supplied under a "Special Designation," for submission
to the prescribed tests for such milk. These samples are
included in the general totals given on pages 36, 38 and 39. The
results of the analyses and tests are communicated to the London
County Council or to the appropriate Hospital Management
Committee.
Housing.
Provision of New Accommodation.
During the year 1951 the erection of 115 new flats by the
Council was completed, as follows:—
Tyneham Close, Tyneham Road 22
Abbott House, Nightingale Lane... ... ... ... 17
Fineran Court, St. John's Hill ... ... 21
Westbridge House, Westbridge Road ... ... ... 20
Stephen Sanders Court, Bolingbroke Grove ... ... 35
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The erection of four blocks (143 flats) on the Rollo Street
site was commenced.
Active steps towards the acquisition of further sites, with a
view to their re-development as housing sites, were being taken
at the end of the year.
Two privately owned houses, demolished by enemy action
during the war, were rebuilt by the owners.