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preparation to reconstituted cream, in which fat other than milk fat is used. The Bill
proposed to empower the Minister of Health to make orders, amongst other things, for:—
(1) The registration of all persons manufacturing these substances for human consumption
and of all persons selling them or products in which they are used.
(2) Requiring all premises used for the sale of either of these substances to bear a prominent
mark to that effect.
(3) The inspection of premises and persons used or engaged in the business ; and
(4) Regulating, lighting, sanitation, cleansing, drainage, protection from infection,
labelling, marking and other details.
The Bill was a sound one, and if the orders or regulations which were to be made under
it were well-framed, it would have constituted a welcome addition to Public Health legislation.
Unfortunately, however, pressure of other business prevented the Bill from reaching
the final stage.
PRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF MILK—COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.
In addition to congresses which the Corporation and its Officers were privileged to
attend, one of my Inspectors was authorised to take a short course of instruction in the
production and distribution of milk, organised by the National Institute for Research in
Dairying, at Shinfield, near Reading, towards the end of March, 1928. The course included
lectures and demonstrations in the various branches of dairying research work, and it is
evident from the report which was made to me on the subject that the course was comprehensive,
practical, and educational, and cannot fail to be of considerable assistance to the
member of my staff authorised to attend.
MEAT INSPECTION.
The following tabulated statement has been prepared by Mr. T. D. Young, O.B.E.,
Veterinary Inspector:—

The above figures show a total decrease of 58,448 tons, compared with those for 1927.
Of the beef, 77 per cent. is given as chilled and 21 per cent. frozen; the remainder was
fresh. The amount shows a decrease of nearly 42,000 tons chilled and over 17,000 tons
frozen.
Argentina heads the list of the countries from which we obtain our meat, having sent
76 per cent. of the total, but over 100,000 tons less than the previous year. Australia sent
8 per cent. and Uruguay 6 per cent. Other Countries 4 per cent., New Zealand 3 per cent.,
and the United States a small amount.
The imports of canned beef, beef extract, etc., amounted to 50,000 tons.
Mutton and Lamb.—These increased by 6,150 tons compared with 1927. New Zealand
sent nearly 50 per cent. of the total, Argentina sent 27 per cent., Australia 9 per cent., and
Uruguay 7 per cent. Sheep and lamb offal, i.e., tongues, hearts, livers, kidneys, etc., amounted
to 3,548 tons, canned mutton and lamb 2,439 tons.
Frozen Pork.—This class of food increased by 3,000 tons. New Zealand sent nearly
half of the total supply; the United States of America and Argentina increased their supplies.