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During the latter part of 1953 the whole matter of mortuary
accommodation for the Boroughs of Bethnal Green, Poplar, Shoredltch
and Stepney was reviewed with the object of making a combined arrangement
and during the last months of the year bodies from the above four
Boroughs were all sent to the Poplar Mortuary.
Owing to a number of difficulties caused by the differing needs
of the Boroughs, a final arrangement had not been settled at the end
of the year but It was anticipated that the Borough of Stepney would
npt join In the arrangement and that the other three Boroughs would
combine to use the Poplar Mortuary as the main mortuary and that the
one In Bethnal Green should be kept In readiness as a reserve mortuary
so that It could be brought Into use In the event of say a serious
local disaster or If for any reason the Poplar mortuary had to be
temporarily closed.
It was understood that an arrangement on these lines would be
acceptable both to the Coroner and to the London County Council.
(15) Offensive Trades
There are four premises In the Borough registered for the purpose
of carrying on offensive trades. One being the business of a fur skin
dresser and three poultry slaughterhouses. During the year, 50
visits of Inspection were made to these premises.
One premises previously licensed for the slaughter of cattle or
horses has not been In use since 1939•
(16) Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933
The provisions of the Act and the Poisons Rules relating to the
sale of poisons specified In Part II of the Poisons List were
administered during the year.
During 1953, the names of 51 persons (46 retentions and 5 new
applications) were entered on the Council's list of Persons entitled
to sell Part II Poisons.
All applications are investigated to ensure compliance with the
and Poisons Rules.