London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
City of London 1901
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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TOTAL IMPORTS OF FRESH MEAT.
| Year. | Beef. | Year. | Mutton. | Year. | Pork. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 206,406 tons | 1900 | 169,642 tons | 1900 | 34,769 tons |
| 1901 | 225,437 „ | 1901 | 180,411 „ | 1901 | 39,575 „ |
| Increase | 19,031 tons | Increase | 10,769 tons | Increase | - 4,806 tons |
One ton in every 327 tons of meat paying toll in the Central Markets,
Smithfield, was condemned last year, as compared with one ton in 427 in
1900, which affords satisfactory testimony to the improved quality of the
consignments, owing to the vigilance and efficiency of the Staff.
TOTAL IMPORTS OF LIVE STOCK.
| Year. | Cattle. | Year. | Sheep. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 495,134 | 1900 | 382,822 |
| 1901 | 494,225 | 1901 | 381,481 |
| Decrease | 909 | Decrease | 1,341 |