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where milk is sold, 109 Poplar, 139 Bromley and 93 Bow. These milkshops
were kept under observation (see Inspectors' reports pages, 199,
204, 209, 218, 223, 233 and 239.
Cleansing of premises was necessary in five instances. 14 other
defects were remedied.
20 milkshops had been placed on the register during the year,
7 Poplar, 9 Bromley and 4 Bow. 44 Premises were on account of change
of occupiers re-registered as milkshops, 14 Poplar, 18 Bromley and
12 Bow.
The sale of milk was discontinued on 20 premises—8 Poplar, 6
Bromley and 6 Bow.
For milkshops connected with infectious diseases, see page 61.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908.
Part II.
Sanitary Provisions.
Power to Sanitary Authorities to remove from or refuse
to enter on Register Names of Dairymen in
certain circumstances.
No circumstance arose during the year calling for the enforcement of
the power given to the Sanitary Authority under the London County
Council (General Powers) Act, 1908, Section (5). See Sanitary Inspectors'
reports, pages 199, 204, 209, 218, 223 and 239.
London County Council (General Powers) Bill, 1910.
Part VI. Milk Supply. Unwholesome Milk.
Under Sections 33 to 36, the London County Council's Medical Officer
or a deputy may take at any railway premises or other place in the
County, samples of milk in transit, and if found to contain matter rendering
it unwholesome, the sender is liable to penalties; and similar powers are
conferred on Borough Councils against vendors in respect of milk offered
for sale (other than on railway premises) in their own areas.
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