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Stoke Newington 1906
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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DRAINAGE APPLICATIONS.
Eighty-five plans were submitted referring to the drainage of
120 premises, and all of these were eventually approved of.
Copies of the bye-laws of the London County Council relating
to the deposit of plans for drainage work are issued with all plan
forms.
In October your Committee approved a revised and enlarged
drainage application form. This has been adopted.
TABLE OF PROSECUTIONS UNDER THE SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS AND MARGARINE ACTS.
| No. of Sample. | Article Purchased. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Milk | Genuine. Obstruction to purchase. | Defendant fined £3 and 12s. 6d. costs. |
| 17 | Milk | 22 per cent. less than legal limit for butter-fat | Defendant fined 10s. and 12s. 6d. costs. |
| 28 | Milk | 38 per cent. less than legal limit for butter-fat | Defendant lined £2 and 12s. 6d. costs. |
| 107 | Milk | 8 per cent. of added water | Defendant fined 2s. 6d. and 12s. 6d. costs. |
By your direction, several vendors of poor samples of food
taken under the above Acts have been cautioned.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
D. W. Matthews.