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Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949.
Number of Dairies Registered in the Borough 31
Number of Distributors registered in the Borough 269
Number of Registered Distributors dealing from
registered premises outside the Borough 24
Number of Pasteurisers 1
Summary of visits by Inspectors.
Dairies—Routine Inspections 51
Miscellaneous visits 154
Milkshops—(Milk sold in sealed containers only)—
Routine Inspections 285
Miscellaneous visits 371
Vehicles Inspected 4
Dairies and Mil\shops—Inspections re special designated milk 53
Total number of inspections and miscellaneous visits 918
Number of Notices served 16
SECTION F—MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
HEALTH PUBLICITY
The campaign of health publicity has continued throughout the year, and details
are given with regard to the various activities undertaken.
Leaflets, Etc.
Leaflets on various health topics have been distributed from various offices in
the Town Hall and from the Public Libraries. In addition, the Official Journal of
the Central Council for Health Education, "Better Health" has been supplied each
month for public distribution, without charge.
Posters.
Posters have again been displayed from various Council establishments with
particular concentration on the following :—
Dogs in Food Shops.
As a result of a recommendation from the Ministry of Food in Circular
M.F.20/51, acoloured crown folio pictorial poster was produced and distributed
for display at food establishments in the Borough.
Mass Radiography.
Publicity was given to the static unit in the Borough and a section of the
Department was used as a booking centre for appointments.