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entitled to sell Part II Poisons. It would appear that these applications were
principally in respect of the proprietory preparations of one firm. Whilst no objection
could be raised in some cases, the majority of the shops were food premises, including
registered dairies or milk shops and also general food shops. 18 of the applicants
subsequently withdrew their applications, and in a number of other cases the premises
were deemed," not fit " under the Act.
Food & Drugs Act, 1938.
Number of visits made for inspection of food 379
Visits made to shops, etc.—During the year 1,270 visits were paid
to various shops, stalls, etc.
(For other visits see item re Inspector
of Meat and Other Foods).
Total weight of food condemned, including meat—
60 tons 8 cwts. 1 qr.
Action was taken in two cases under the Food & Drugs Act in connection with
substances found in bread. In one case the foreign substance was the remains of
a mouse, and in the other, a nail was found. The defendants pleaded and were
found guilty in both cases.
Meat and Other Foods.
Five private slaughterhouses continued to be licensed, but owing to the control
of meat supplies by the Ministry of Food no slaughtering of animals was carried out
in these slaughterhouses.
388 inspections were carried out at the Caledonian Market (a Ministry of Food
Depot), for the purpose of inspecting imported and other meat.
One slaughterhouse for horses was licensed. The bulk of the meat is exported.
Slaughtermen's Licences—19 licences are current. Three licences were authorised
during the year.
Visits and Inspections—During the year 826 visits were paid to various food
shops, markets, stalls, etc.
Byelaws for the Protection of Food—Byelaws for this purpose were made under
the Public Health (London) Act, 1936, and came into force during 1937. No
prosecutions have taken place during the period under review.
Diseases of Animals Act.
During the year an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in the proximity of
London brought this Borough within the infected area.
Offensive Trades.
The offensive trades operating in the Borough are three tripe dressers, five gut
scrapers and one knackers' yard. 38 visits were made during the year and no breach
of the Regulations was observed. Two skin dressers were under the supervision
of the Sanitary Inspector carrying out duties under the Factories Act, 1937.
Food & Drugs Act, 1938 (Sampling).
1,106 samples (511 formal, 595 informal) were submitted to the Public Analyst