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Poplar 1904

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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calculating the number of conveniences required, any odd
number of persons less than 15, 20, 25, 40, or 60, as the case
may be, shall be reckoned as 15, 20, 25, 40, or 60.)
Shops.
(13) That it is desirable that power should be given to local
authorities to inspect the sleeping accommodation in shops where
the assistants are boarded in.
food.
Premises where Food is prepared for Sale.
(14) That the London County Council be requested to insert
in their General Powers Bill for the Session of 1905 a clause
enabling them to make by-laws for the regulation of the structure
of premises where food is prepared for sale and that no such
premises should be used unless certified by the Borough Council
to be suitable for the purpose.
(15) That the London County Council be requested to insert
their General Powers Bill for the Session of 1905 a clause enabling
them to make by-laws for the regulation of the conduct of the business
carried on in premises where food is prepared for sale, such
by-laws to be conferred by the Borough Councils.
Abolition of Private Slaughter-houses.
(16) That the time has arrived when private slaughter-houses
should cease to exist in London.
Inspection of Meat killed in Private Slaughter-houses.
(17) That it is desirable that Borough Councils should endeavour
to have all meat that is killed inspected.
Inspection of Slaughter-houses, Cowhouses, Dairies, Milkshops
and Milk-stores.
(18) That slaughter-houses, cow-houses, dairies, milk shops
and milk stores should be frequently inspected.