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The Council's Food Inspectors are authorised to supervise the carrying out of the
requirements of the various Orders and Regulations which have been made under the Acts
referred to. In order that retailers should not be able to plead ignorance of the law, a printed
summary, giving particulars of the requirements contained in the various Orders and
Regulations, was distributed to the shopkeepers and stallholders concerned.
Proceedings were instituted against a retailer for a flagrant breach of the Imported
Raw Tomatoes Order (see page 76).
The Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations, July 28, 1930.
These Regulations came into force on January 1st, 1931, and amend the requirements
with reference to Notification.
The County of London (Tuberculosis) Regulations.
Came in'o force on April 1st, 1930, and give power to maintain or arrange for the
maintenance, otherwise than in their homes, of children living in houses where, owing to
overcrowding or otherwise, they are in danger of being infected with tuberculosis, or whose
parent or parents are receiving residential treatment for tuberculosis, and for whose care
arrangements cannot otherwise be made.
The Regulations are administered through the London County Council, but cases
considered to be suitable are recommended by the staff of the Borough Council.
Local Government (Qualifications of Medical Officers and Health Visitors)
Regulations, 1930.
On and after April 1st, 1930, the approval of the Minister of Health is not required in
connection with the appointment of the above-mentioned officers.
The Local Government Act.
This very important and comprehensive Act came into force on April 1st, 1930.
The Housing Act, 1930.
This Act makes further provision with respect to the clearance or improvement of
unhealthy areas, the repair or demolition of insanitary houses, and the housing of persons of
the working classes. It came into force on 16th August, 1930.
Parrots (Prohibition of Import) Regulations.
Came into force on May 20th, 1930 (see page 91).
HEALTH PROPAGANDA.
In addition to the numerous leaflets which are distributed from the various Welfare
Centres, Tuberculosis Dispensary, etc., an arrangement was made during the year, in conjunction
with the Education and Public Libraries Committee, to make known the Health
Facilities which exist in the Borough by printing this information on the reverse side of the
Monthly Lists which are issued to borrowers at the libraries.
Arrangements were also made for the issue of a St. Pancras edition of the Monthly
Journal known as "Better Health."
Two thousand copies are issued each month and are distributed through the following
agencies:—
Infant Welfare Centres.
Tuberculosis Dispensary.
Public Libraries.
L.C.C. Schools in the Borough.