View report page

172
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908, Section 9.—
Vendors of Fried Fish, Fish Curers and Rag and Bone Dealers.
—Proposed Bye-Laws.
The London County Council submitted revised draft Bye-laws in
the form approved by the Local Goverment Board, relating to the
conduct of the business of (1) Fish Curer; (2) Fried Fish Vendor ; (3)
Rag and Bone Merchant.
The Public Health and Housing Committee received copy of Petition
to the Local Government Board which was proposed to be signed by
marine store dealers, soap makers, tallow melters, bone boilers, artificial
manure manufacturers and glue makers, against the confirmation of
the bye-laws, on the ground that the regulations relating to Rag and Bone
Dealers will limit the supply or increase the price of bones and fat required
for use in their respective businesses.
The Public Health and Housing Committee reported that the Council
had already approved the original draft Bye-laws, which are Public
Health regulations only, and the alterations made therein by the Local
Government Board are merely for the purpose of more explicit definition
and do not materially affect the regulations proposed.
The Public Health and Housing Committee recommended the
Council that the draft Bye-laws, as revised, be approved, but the Council
referred the matter back to the Committee.
The Committee considered the reference back of their recommendation
that Bye-laws made by the London County Council be approved.
The Bye-laws provide as follows:—
Fish Curers.
No person suffering from infectious disease may assist in
preparation, storage or distribution.
Gutting, cleansing and curing (otherwise than by drying or
smoking) to be carried on in a room or place with roof (if done in
wet weather), such room to be adequately lighted.
Area of windows or openings to be equal to l-10th of floor
area, half to be made to open. Openings to be provided for permanent
ventilation : walls and floor, so far as necessary to prevent
absorption of filth, to be made of impervious material, and drainage
to be provided.