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City of London 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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31
MEAT INSPECTION.
The report under this heading has been prepared by your Veterinary Officer, Lt.-Col.
T. Dunlop Young.
Reference to the Board of Trade Returns shows the undermentioned imports of fresh meat and bacon for the year 1932.
| 1932. Beef. Cwts. | 1931. Beef. Cwts. | 1932. Mutton and Lamb. Cwts. | 1931. Mutton and Lamb. Cwts. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 7,462,063 | 8,570,077 | 1,385,720 | 1,553,309 |
| Australia | 957,589 | 1,141,333 | 1,156,034 | 1,532,041 |
| Brazil | 481,090 | 600,453 | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — | — |
| Denmark | — | — | — | — |
| Irish Free State | — | — | — | — |
| Netherlands | — | — | — | — |
| New Zealand | 578,881 | 382,849 | 3,915,865 | 3,469,460 |
| Poland | — | — | — | — |
| Sweden | — | — | — | — |
| United States | 47,466 | 60,367 | — | — |
| Uruguay | 699,849 | 1,017,561 | 163,690 | 283,922 |
| Other Countries | 142,455 | 224,088 | 350,187 | 289,497 |
| Totals | 10,369,393 | 11,996,728 | 6,971,496 | 7,128,229 |
| 1932. Pork. Cwts. | 1931. Pork. Cwts. | 1932. Bacon. Cwts. | 1931. Bacon. Cwts. | |
| Argentina | 108,934 | 81,220 | - | - |
| Australia | - | - | - | - |
| Brazil | - | - | - | - |
| Canada | - | - | 182,683 | 49,555 |
| Denmark | - | - | 7,672,030 | 7,339,095 |
| Irish Free State | 262,151 | 382,849 | 199,530 | 296,841 |
| Netherlands | — | — | 971,567 | 1,000,880 |
| New Zealand | 131,142 | 121,803 | — | — |
| Poland | — | — | 1,142,524 | — |
| Sweden | — | — | 430,248 | 578,423 |
| United States | 32,542 | 62,208 | 63,318 | 189,027 |
| Uruguay | — | — | — | — |
| Other Countries | 67,986 | 100,230 | 744,032 | 1,684,008 |
| Totals | 602,755 | 748,310 | 11,405,932 | 11,137,829 |
Beef.—The imports, contrary to the opinion so often expressed as to our supplies from
overseas, shows a decrease of over 31,000 tons, 77 per cent, of this article of food was received
in the chilled condition, and 22 per cent, frozen, the former being 24,393 tons, and the latter
6,340 tons, less than the previous year. Tinned beef extracts, etc., amounted to 40,700 tons.
Mutton and Lamb.—Imports consisted of 348,574 tons or over 8,000 tons less than last
year. Tinned mutton, etc., amounted to 1,950 tons, against 2,850 tons for the year 1931,
and sheep's offals were imported to the extent of 7,100 tons, compared with 5,800 tons
last year.
Fresh Pork.—The Irish Free State was the only sender of this article of food, and the
figures show a reduction of 6,000 tons compared with 1931.
Frozen Pork.—The total amount imported shows a reduction due to small consignments
from Other Countries, including the U.S.A., but imports from New Zealand and Argentina
showed increases.
Bacon.—This article of food continues to be of considerable importance, especially to
pig producers and bacon curers in this country, the total amount imported was 520,296 tons,
an increase of 13,612 tons compared with 1931.
Hams.—This trade was previously in the hands of U.S.A. shippers, but appears to be
gradually changing, due to increased consignments from Other Countries and Canada, the
former increased from 19 per cent, to 24 per cent., and the latter sent 17 per cent, of the total.
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