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63. Milk bottle Dirty
64. Chocolate pipes Infested with insects
65. Crust of loaf Dirty
No. of justified complaints in 1963 - 65
No. of complaints - 98
All complaints were investigated, the main object of which was to discover
the cause and take necessary steps to prevent recurrences. Advice was given
where appropriate.
Some 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 Food, was informed.
In one case legal proceedings were instituted, the result being as follows :-
17. Easter Egg Contaminated by mice.
The defendant pleaded guilty, a fine of £2.0.0. was imposed and the defendant
ordered to pay £1.0.0. costs.
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.