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The period for which the grant is made varies, but is usually two weeks, and
at the end of this period the case is again considered and alterations made in the
amount ordered, and the contribution charged if necessary.
The system, it may be said, has worked with absolute smoothness and has
done a very great deal of good. Here and there an individual not quite deserving
may have received assistance, but on the whole the efforts of the officers to make
a first assessment have been helped rather than hindered.
FOODS OTHER THAN MILK.
The main duties in relation to food protection generally were carried out by
Inspector Smith, who made inspections of premises in which food is sold, stored
or prepared, and acted as inspector under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
Food Inspection.—There was no change in the method of carrying out the
work of food inspection during year. The special Saturday night and Sunday
inspections in market streets, etc., were continued, and in carrying them out
Inspector Smith received the assistance of other members of the staff having the
necessary qualifications and experience.
On a great many occasions the inspector was called by vendors to examine
articles of food under Section 47 (8) of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, and
to accept surrender of such as were unsound or unwholesome or unfit for food
Amongst the articles dealt with in this way were