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facture and/or sale of ice cream are registered in
accordance with the requirements of section 187 of the
Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
(g) Bakehouses.
There are 116 bakehouses on the Register compared with 222,
214, 214 and 140 for the years 1901, 1911, 1921 and 1931
respectively ; 43 are underground, and machinery is
installed in 106.
(h) Food Premises. (See page 74.)
Shops Act, 1934
Thirteen inspections and two reinspections were made during
the year in connexion with ventilation, temperature and sanitary
conveniences. No legal proceedings were instituted, as all
alterations required were carried out informally. No exemption
certificates were granted regarding the provision on the premises
of sanitary conveniences owing to restricted accommodation or
other special circumstances affecting the premises.
Smoke Abatement.
Metal plates containing suggestions to avoid the unnecessary
emission of smoke have been distributed to all firms using handand
oil-fired boilers in the area. These have been fixed prominently
in the stokeholds and are appreciated.
No. of complaints received 40
No. of intimation notices served 40
No. of observations made 58
Every effort is made to enlist co-operation with industry by the
sanitary inspectors in order to reduce the waste and nuisance from
smoke.