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The two underground bakehouses which have been closed during the year were
replaced by a modern level bakery in another part of the Borough. This action
reflects credit upon the Company concerned, who have been able to construct
up-to-date premises, which satisfy a very high standard of hygiene.

Public Health (London) Act, 1936, L.C.C. (General Powers) Act, 1937, Noise Nuisance.
Following complaints being received of alleged noise nuisances, the following
action resulted.
Number of Inspections 26
Number of Re-visits 32
In one particular case, complaints were received in respect of a noise nuisance
occurring at a bakery during night operations due to the loading and unloading of
vehicles, the starting of engines, and the throwing of cake trays on to the road from
the vehicles concerned.
In order to investigate this complaint, it was necessary for the Sanitary Inspector
to pay visits and keep the premises under observation from 12 midnight until 3 a.m.
The complaint was not substantiated, for the Company and its staff make every
effort to minimise noise and no further complaints have been received in respect of
these particular premises.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936. Offensive Trades.
The number of respective offensive trades in the Borough is as follows:—
(a) 3 tripe boilers.
(b) 1 knacker.
(c) 1 fur skin dresser.
(d) 6 gut scrapers.
(e) 1 fat melter.
In addition, the Council approved the establishment of the business of a fat
melter or fat extractor at 16, Old Slaughterhouses, Metropolitan Cattle Market,
during the year.
263 inspections and visits were made and appropriate action taken where
necessary.
Shops Act, 1950—Applications for Exemption.
There were three applications received for exemption from the provisions of
Section 38 relative to the provision of suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences,
and one Certificate of Exemption was issuecl,