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The licence may, in such cases as may he prescribed by regulations under this
Act, be granted subject to certain conditions. In addition a licence authorising the
holder to slaughter or stun horses (whether or not it also authorises him to slaughter
or stun other animals) shall be in force only within the district of the local authority
granting the licence.
Pursuant to this statute, the Minister of Food made the Slaughter of Animals
(Prevention of Cruelty) (No. 2) Regulations, 1954, for securing humane conditions
and practices in connection with the slaughter of animals at slaughter houses and
knackers' yards and in this connection it is pertinent to note that model byelaws were
issued during the year in respect of knackers' yards.
The Corporation of the City of London continues to be the local authority for
the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the Slaughter of Animals (Amendment)
Act, 1954, in relation to the Metropolitan Cattle Market and for this purpose this
market is taken to be within the area of the City Corporation.
During the year 18 licences were renewed and two new licences were issued,
making a total of 20 in force.
Inspection of Refreshment and Coffee Stalls.
12 evening inspections of refreshment and coffee stalls were carried out by
Sanitary Inspectors. No complaints relative to such stalls were received during
the year, and the conditions found to exist at the time of the Inspectors' visits were
generally satisfactory.
Free Washing Facilities in Public Conveniences.
The Council continued to provide free washing facilities in public conveniences
in order to encourage cleanliness amongst food handlers and, particularly, street
traders who have no convenient personal facilities.