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places where bread is made, and no regulations as to where it is
sold. It is, in many cases, sold in the same shop as soap, candles,
coke, coal and paraffin oil, and occasionally exposed in egg boxes
on the pavement.
The members of the above hope that at an early date the
London County Council will take action in this matter.
I remain, dear Sir,
Yours respectfully,
(Signed) J. S. HARTLEY.
The Clerk,
London County Council,
Spring Gardens.
Alleged Danger to the Public Health arising from the
Sale of Bread in Chandlers' Shops, etc.
Local Government Board,
Whitehall, S.W.
6th July, 1910.
Sir,
I am directed by the Local Government Board to forward to
the Borough Council the enclosed copy of a question which
was addressed to the President in the House of Commons by
Earl Winterton on the 29th ultimo, with reference to allegations as
to the danger to the public health arising from the sale of bread in
chandlers' shops, and on insanitary and infected premises in
London or from the practice of exchanging bread. A copy of the
President's reply is also enclosed.
I am to state that the Board would be glad to be furnished
with any information which the Council may possess in regard to
the allegations. They would also be glad to be informed to what
extent the Council exercise supervision in regard to the matter.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
F. J. WILLIS,
Assistant Secretary.
The Town Clerk of Poplar.