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Stoke Newington 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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In dealing with the rat question in the Borough several kinds
of poison have been used. It is difficult to estimate the value of
any poison as an exterminator, as the result is not apparent.
In the majority of cases we have been able to trace the source
of the infestation and provide a remedy; then trapping the rats
left behind in the house.
The Inspector of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries has
paid two visits to the Borough during the year, and discussed the
work with your Inspectors.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS AND MARGARINE ACTS.
One hundred and seventy-five samples were taken and submitted
to the Public Analvst during the vear.
List of Prosecutions.
| No. of Sample. | Article. | Nature of Offence. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Ground Salt Petre | Potash Alum | Vendor fined 10s and £ 2 2s costs. |
| 106 | Milk | 11 % added water | Summon withdrawn Analysis disputed |
| 107 | Milk | Selling milk from a receptacle which had not inscribed upon it the Vendor's name and address Selling margarine from an un labelled parcel | Defendant fined 30s Summons dismissed |
Several vendors of poor samples of food and drugs were cautioned
by order of your Committee.
INCREASE OF RENT AND MORTGAGE INTEREST
(RESTRICTIONS) ACT, 1920. SECTION 2 (2).
This sub-section provides that "at any time or times not being
less than three months after the date of service of notice of increased
rent the tenant is entitled to apply to the County Court for an order