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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Canal Boats Act.
During the year 31 inspections of Canal Boats were made,
but no notices were served. The condition of all the boats inspected
was reported to be satisfactory.
Statement of Work under the Sale of Food and
Drugs Act.
Before dealing with the routine work of the Public Health
Department with regard to the Food and Drugs Act, some notice
must be taken of an important Conference which was held at the
Council House during the year. On the 20th June the Chairman
of the Public Health Committee, Dr. Gay, brought before the
Council the following motion which was adopted :—
"That the Public Health Committee invite the registered
milk vendors in the Borough to a Conference with the Committee
to be held at the Council House or the Town Hall at a
convenient date to consider :—
"(1.) What methods can be adopted to provide that the
milk supply to London might be properly protected
from contamination at the time of milking and during
transit.
"(2.) Any representations that might be made to the
proper authorities, if necessary, with the assistance
of other Local Authorities in London to ensure the
adoption of such methods.
"(3.) Any other matters or suggestions that may contribute
to the cleanly distribution of milk in London."
The Conference was held at the Council House on the 17th
July, and was largely attended by the vendors of milk in the
Borough.
The following resolutions were passed at the Conference :—
"(1.) That the Board of Agriculture be urged to bring into
force and carry out the Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops