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MEAT INSPECTION.
Tons. Cwts. Qrs. Lbs.
Meat, &c., delivered at Smithfield Market 363,196 0 0 0
Meat, &c., seized by Inspectors at Smithfield Market 563 8 2 24
Meat, &c., seized by Inspectors at Leadenhall Market and City shops 13 5 3 10
Meat, &c., seized by Inspectors at Cold Stores 66 19 3 7
Various commodities seized by Inspectors and sent to Lett's Wharf 68 12 2 0
Number of eggs seized by Inspectors and sent to Lett's Wharf, 11,156
Number of demonstrations and lectures given, 9.
Number of Students attending, 87.
PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1924-1948.
The improvement in carriage of meat noted in past reports has been maintained, although, of
course, the quantities carried are still less than in pre-war years.
25 infringements were noted, the fault being remedied on each occasion on instructions given.
PREMISES WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND OFFERED FOR SALE.
All these premises are subject to regular inspection. Without exception all criticisms have
received immediate attention.
ITINERANT FOOD VENDORS.
Constant inspections of barrows and of itinerant food vendors have been maintained and no
difficulty has been experienced in connection with this class of trade.
FOOD INSPECTION.
The food delivered at riverside wharves and premises in the City has consisted of the customary
varieties, and has been the subject of constant inspection. 330 tons 0 cwts. 3 qrs. 1 lb. were
condemned as unfit for human consumption. 246 tons 17 cwts. 2 qrs. 4 lbs. of this food were utilised
for stock feeding, fertilizing or manufacturing purposes. The remainder, consisting of 83 tons 3 cwts.
0 qrs. 25 lbs. was destroyed either by the Cleansing Department of the City Corporation, being useless
for stock feeding purposes, or else on the sites on which it was condemned.
54 tons 11 cwts. 2 qrs. 12 lbs. of food were placed under stop and subsequently released to be
dealt with under the supervision of other local authorities.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
The general sanitary supervision has been maintained and in this connection 3,359 inspections
have been made. As a consequence of these inspections, it was necessary to serve 24 Intimation
Notices. Six Statutory Orders were served. No legal proceedings were necessary.
Tenement Houses were inspected and the only common lodging house in the City was kept under
regular supervision.
HOUSING.
The total number of dwelling-houses inspected for housing defects was 29, defects found have
been, or are in course of being remedied. Action has been taken under Section 11 of the Housing
Act, 1936, in relation to 5 houses. No Closing Orders have been made.
FACTORIES ACTS, 1937 and 1948
Factory premises have been under such supervision as is necessary, and the following gives details
of the work carried out:—
PART I. OF THE ACT.
1.—INSPECTIONS for purposes of provisions as to health.