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Milk Supply
(1) Inspection of Premises
A total of 242 visits were made in 1963 to premises in the Borough used
in connection with the distribution of milk and in 14 instances appropriate action was
taken to deal with unsatisfactory conditions which were found to exist.
(2) Registration and Licensing
Licences issued in 1961 under the Milk (Special Designation) Regulations,
1960 continued in force in 1963 except for 5 new licences issued where changes of
distributors occurred.
Number of Premises on
Register at end of year
Dairies 10
Distributors 78
(3) Milk Sampling
During 1963, 27 samples of milk (3 formal and 24 informal) were
submitted to the Public Analyst for examination, all of which were reported as
genuine. In addition, 31 samples of heat treated milk were submitted to tests ,
the results of which are set out in Table 7

24 samples of milk were submitted to test for presence of chlorates
as an indication of the efficiency of bottle washing. All were found to be free
from same.
Unsound Food
During the year under review the Public Health Inspectors examined
and took appropriate action in relation to unsound food on 51 occasions. Details
of the food together with quantities are set out as follows:-
During the year under review the Public Health Inspectors examined
and took appropriate action in relation to unsound food on 51 occasions. Details
of the food together with quantities are set out as follows:-