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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 circumstances 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 200 to 240.
Milk and Dairies Bill.
A Bill to make better provision with respect to the Sale of Milk and
the Regulation of Dairies was presented by Mr. Burns supported by
Mr. Herbert Lewis.
The main objects of this Bill are to provide for :—
(1.) The more effective registration of dairies and dairymen.
(2.) The inspection of dairies and the examination of cows
therein.
(3.) The prohibition of the supply of milk from a dairy where
such a supply has caused or would be likely to cause infectious
diseases, including tuberculosis.
(4.) The prevention of the sale of tuberculous milk.
(5.) The regulation of the importation of milk so as to prevent
danger to public health arising thereform.
(6.) The issue of regulations for securing the supply of pure
and wholesome milk.
(7.) The establishment by local authorities in populous places
of milk depots for the sale of milk specially prepared for infants.