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duly signed for the required alteration. Attention was given to inforcement
of regulations relating to cleanliness of utensils, more particularly
regarding the sanitary conditions under which milk was retailed, in
compliance with " order."
Factory and Workshops Act, 1901.
I have, as instructed, made the periodical inspections of the 13 bakers'
premises (three bakehouses were not in use), and where required served
extracts of above Act for the necessary work of cleansing, etc., and
"intimations," notices, etc., for the remedying of sanitary defects and
nuisances of such premises in general.
Legal Proceedings under tfa Public Health (London) Act 1891, Metropolis
Local Management Acts, London County Council General Powers Act,
Bye-laws, and Council's Bye-laivs.
In pursuance of the different orders of authorisation granted by the
Public Health and Housing Committee, it has not in any case been
necessary to institute legal proceedings, the "written intimations," notices,
"final notices," served for the abatement of nuisances, remedying of
defects and infringements of bye-laws respectively, being complied with.
Public-House Urinals, etc.
Attention has been given to these places of public convenience and
as far as practicable they were kept clean and furnished with the fittings
in compliance with the Act.
Hairdressers' Shops.
The above shops and premises in general were inspected, attention
given to the cleanliness of the trade utensils and accessories, also sanitary
conditions. Where defects existed the same were duly dealt with.
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts, etc.
I have, as directed by you, procured 56 samples of food, etc., which
were submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis. Of that number (11
being samples of butter) 3 contained boric acid preservatives to the extent
of 2 = 05 and 1=0-25 per cent, respectively. Of the 29 samples of milk
4 were certified to be so adulterated that summonses were issued against
the respective vendors.