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All these complaints were investigated and careful consideration
was given to the action which should be taken. As a result
one prosectuion was instituted, details of which are set out
elsewhere in this report. In all other cases, the majority of
which were first complaints, the attention of the persons
responsible was called to the nature of the complaint and to their
1iabilities.
In most cases where foreign bodies were found in food, there
is little doubt that they were introduced at some stage during
its processing rather than during its distribution. Many of these
foods were prepared outside the Borough, and a few overseas. In
such cases the Medical Officer of Health of the district concerned,
or, where appropriate, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Pood, was informed.
Street Markets
Markets are held in The Cut, Lower Marsh, Lambeth Walk and
Wilcox Road in the Inner Wards, and in Popes Road, Electric Avenue
and Brixton Station Road. All these are inspected regularly.
Slaughter of Animals Act
No application was made during the year for the issue of a
licence under the provisions of this Act.