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In the case of the sample where the fat content was below 2| per cent., informa
tion was received from the Ministry that no administrative action was taken as the
manufacturers had not signed an undertaking that their ice cream would have a minimum
fat content of 2^ per cent., and they had, therefore, received no additional supplies of
sugar and fats. A later sample from the manufacturers was found to have a fat content
of 6.40%,
Licensed Premises.
There are 77 licensed premises in the Borough, and during the year 87 inspections
and 92 re-inspections were carried out. Seven notices were served under the Public
Health (London) Act, 1936, and ten notices were served under the Food and Drugs Act,
1938.
In addition, 34 reports were submitted to the Licensing Justices, in respect of
premises where application had ben made for the grant, re-grant or transfer of a licence
under the Licensing (Consolidation) Act, 1910.
Food Sampling.