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Merchandise Marks Act, 1926.—Under the powers conferred
by this Act, Orders in Council have been made prohibiting the sale
or exposure for sale of imported foodstuffs unless bearing an indication
of the country of origin. Six hundred and twenty-one
inspections were made to secure compliance with the various Orders
but on no occasion was it found necessary to take action against
Vendors.
Blackheath Fair.—Blackheath, famous for its association
with Wat Tyler and the Peasants' Revolt in 1381 and again with
Jack Cade and the Kentish Insurgents in 1480, has become the
scene of an established institution—the ' Fair.'
Here, during Easter, Whitsun and the August Bank Holiday,
many thousands of Londoners from this and adjacent Boroughs,
once again availed themselves of the opportunity of making a visit
to this source of entertainment.
Constant supervision of refreshment stalls, etc., was necessary
to ensure that a safe standard of cleanliness was maintained by the
vendors and to this end a Food Inspector was always in attendance.
The observance of hygiene during these holiday periods was
assisted by the provision of a clean water supply and adequate
sanitary accommodation by the London County Council's Parks
Department.
Street Traders.—Under Part IV of the London County
Council (General Powers) Act, 1947, registration with the local
Council is compulsory for all street traders. During the year 54
applications were made and licences granted to street traders
engaged in the retailing of articles of food. Seven licences were
revoked, reducing the total number of licences in force on 31st
December to 52.
A number of contraventions of Section 16 of the Food and
Drugs Act, 1938 were observed and the offenders warned.
Premises used for the purpose of storing articles of food intended
for sale by street traders, were kept under regular supervision by
the Food Inspectors.
Supervision of Premises Including Factories where Food
is Prepared.—In addition to the more general type of premises,
such as restaurants, cafes, bakehouses, fish shops, etc., where food
is provided, the Borough has numerous other premises at which
food and drugs are prepared. Such premises include those of the