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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
manner to that adopted by the Council, leaving the
requisite number of empty tins when removing those containing
waste, upon the undermentioned charges, which
are practically the same as made by the Council, viz.
" 'Where the quantity removed does not exceed
three tins per week.—One shilling.
" 'Where the quantity exceeds three and does not
exceed six tins per week.—Two shillings.
" 'Where the quantity exceeds six and does not
exceed nine tins per week.—Three shillings
" 'Where the quantity exceeds nine and does not
exceed twelve tins per week.—Four shillings.
" 'Any greater quantity than twelve tins to be
charged for at the same rate.
" 'Yours obediently,
(Signed) " 'Henry George Hii.ls,
" 'Town Clerk.'
"The only alteration that has been made since that date
was that the minimum charge was increased to two shillings
instead of one shilling. During the time the contract has
been in operation I have had very few complaints with regard
to the removal carried out by Messrs. Hempleman, but I am
of opinion that it would be advisable for the Council to issue
a new circular which could be sent to the 122 occupiers of
premises from which such offensive trade refuse requires to
be removed.
"The removal of fish offal in vans is not an infringement
of the By-laws made under Sec. 16 (2.) of the Public Health
(London) Act, 1891, provided that the van is 'constructed
and furnished with coverings so as to prevent the escape of
any matter or liquid therefrom, and so as to prevent any
nuisance arising therefrom.' No pressure can therefore be
brought to bear upon the other contractors provided they
comply with this By-law, but I think it would be advisable
for the occupiers of the premises from which offensive trade