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Islington 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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(iii) to consider whether ins ection of home-killed meat at the place of slaughter
can be made compulsory in England and Wales as it already is in Scotland, and
whether this requires any further statutory authority ;
(iv) to consider whether the Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924 to 1948,
require revision in any other respects;
(v) to consider the qualifications of those at present engaged in meat inspection
and the qualifications which should be required of those so engaged and the
facilities for their training;
(vi) to consider the existing requirements, and methods of operation, as regards
imported meat under the Public Health (Imported Food) Regulations, 1937
and 1948;
and to make recommendations to the Minister of Food."
In this connection, concern is felt in respect of the transport of meat from the
markets to the retailers.
The construction and the interior of the bodies of vehicles used in the transport
of meat leave much to be desired, and do not lend themselves in many instances to
the clean, hygienic handling of this commodity. It is impossible at present, owing
to the supply position, to replace the existing unsatisfactory vans by more modern
ones, but it is hoped that as the situation eases, the older vehicles will cease to
operate.
Following an application for the issue of export certificates to the U.S.A. of
meat and meat products manufactured by a firm in the Borough, arrangements were
• made by the Council for the Medical Officer of Health to act as certifying officer
for the purpose of issuing such certificates.
| Date of Hearing | Offence | Result of Proceedings |
|---|---|---|
| 1951March 15 | Selling food, namely rice, not of the quality demanded contrary to Sec. 3 of the Act. | Not separately dealt with (see next case) |
| March 15 | Selling food, namely rice, not of the quality demanded, contrary to Sec. 9 of the Act. | Defendant lined £5. Council awarded £2 2s. 0d. costs. |
| March 15 | Selling food, namely toffee, unfit for human consumption contrary to Sec. 3 of the Act. | Not separately dealt with (see next case) |
| March 15 | Selling food, namely toffee, unfit for human consumption, contrary to Sec. 9 of the Act. | Defendant fined £5. Council awarded £2 2s. 0d. costs. |
| April 18 | *Failing to prevent risk of contamination of food on 22.1.51. | Defendant fined £15. Council awarded £5 5s. 0d. costs. |
| April 18 | *Failing to prevent risk of contamination of food on 2.2.51. | Defendant fined £15. Council awarded £5 5s. 0d. costs. |
| April 18 | Possessing horseflesh for sale without exhibiting the necessary notice. | Defendant fined £3. Council awarded £2 2s. 0d. costs. |
| April 18 | Sale of meat which was not of the nature demanded. | Case not separately dealt with (see above) |
| April 18 | Selling food, namely bread, not of the nature demanded, contrary to Sec. 3 of the Act. | Defendant discharged absolutely. Council awarded £3 3s. 0d. costs. |