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Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.
Slaughter of Animals (Amendment) Act, 1954.
Slaughtermen's Licences.
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 eight new Licences were issued and twelve Licences renewed.
The Licences are now issued for a period not exceeding one year, expiring on the
30th September. Fifteen slaughtermen held current Licences at 31st December.
Inspection of Refreshment and Coffee Stalls.
Eleven 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.