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As this sample was only slightly deficient in milk solids other than
fat no action was deemed necessary.

Slaughterhouses and Knacker's Yards.—Owing to the
enforcement of the Livestock (Restriction of Slaughtering) Order,
1940, the two existing slaughterhouses have not been used and
during the year the Knacker's Yard has, of its own volition, closed
down and transferred its activities to another locality.
Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924-1933.—These
regulations provide for the supervision of slaughterhouses, butchers'
shops, stalls and the protection of meat against contamination by
dirt and flies, etc., in transport and handling.
Butchers' shops and stalls are under the constant supervision
of the Inspectors and proceedings are only instituted after flagrant
disregard of the Officer's warning. It was not found necessary to
caution Vendors during the year and in spite of staff deficiencies, etc.,
the standard of hygiene in butchers' shops was never so high.
Public Health (Imported Food) Regulations.—The
Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich with a river frontage of five
miles, with more than 30 wharves and two of London's largest and
most modern cold stores receives a considerable percentage of
London's imported meats stored on behalf of the Ministry of Food.
In addition, considerable quantities of fresh fruit, tinned foods and