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MILK SHOPS AND MILK.
Milkshops, etc.—The number of premises upon which milk is sold is 194>
43 less than in 1914.
The number of applications received was 6. Under the powers granted by
the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908, 2 were refused on the
ground that the premises were unsuitable. Under this same Act 47 names were
removed from the register on account of unsuitability of the premises and for other
reasons, e.g., discontinuance of sale of milk, etc.
Examination of Milk.—Of 502 samples taken either formally or informally
and examined by the Public Analyst 36 (7.2 per cent.) were found to be adulterated.
In 1914 the percentage was 5.2, and in 1913, 6.9.
As in former years, vendors whose samples were found to be up to standard
were informed as soon as the Analyst's report was obtained that it would be
unnecessary tor them to retain the portion of milk left with them. When the
samples were found to be slightly below the standard, a special report was made
to the Public Health Committee, and in 3 instances a letter of caution was sent to
the vendor.
In the case of samples definitely adulterated, if no satisfactory explanation was
forthcoming from the vendor, proceedings were instituted.
In 1915 action was taken in 27 cases. In 2 of these, warranty was pleaded and
the case was dismissed, and in 1 case the defendant absconded.
In respect of the remaining 24 cases fines and costs to the amount of £33 13s.
were recovered. In 1914, when there were. 10 cases, the amount was £16 18s.
A considerable number of samples were taken on Saturday nights and Sunday
mornings, and in all 90 were obtained on delivery at Marylebone Station of the
Great Central Railway.
Of the 90, 13 proved to be adulterated. In all these cases the adulteration was
sufficient to warrant the institution of proceedings, and in seven cases fines and costs