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A considerable number of samples were taken on Saturday nights and Sunday
mornings, and in all 86 were obtained on delivery at Marylebone Station of the
London & North-Eastern Railway. All proved to be genuine.

Bacteriological Examination of Milk.—With a view to testing the purity of
milk from the bacteriological point of view, 9 samples were taken and submitted
to Dr. Foulerton, the Council's Bacteriologist, for examination.
In each case in which a result not entirely satisfactory was obtained communications
were sent to the Local Authority of the district in which the milk was
produced in order that an investigation might be carried out locally. On all
occasions the greatest willingness to co-operate was shown by the officers of these
authorities, and it is safe to claim that definite improvements have followed the
taking of action on these lines.
In addition to these samples, 50 of certified milk were taken and submitted
to Dr. Foulerton for examination. The reports were almost invariably satisfactory
and, in accordance with the usual arrangement, were forwarded to the
Ministry of Health.
Dairies, Milkshops, etc.—Frequent inspections of milk premises were made
with the object of discovering whether or not the requirements of the regulations
as to cleanliness, etc., were being complied with. In no case was it necessary to
take action.
The Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923.—Under this Order 35 applications
were received from 11 dealers in the borough for licence to sell milk as
"Certified " Milk, or Grade "A" Tuberculin Tested Milk or " Pasteurised " Milk.
As the milk in each case was obtained from a producer licensed under the
Order and the premises of the applicants were found to be satisfactory, licences
were granted as appropriate, the numbers being 10 in respect of "Certified" Milk,
8 for Grade "A" Tuberculin Tested Milk, and 17 "Pasteurised" Milk. In
accordance with the instructions of the Ministry 50 samples were taken during
the year and submitted to the Council's Bacteriologist, Dr. A. G. R. Foulerton.
Copies of the reports were duly forwarded to the Ministry.
Milk to Mothers and Children.—During 1929 exactly the same line was
followed as in former years. The amount expended in the year ended 31st March,
1930, was £244 4s. 6d. as against £253 2s. 9d. up to 31st March, 1929. The
actual number of cases dealt with was 205, and the number of orders issued 862.
B.—FOODS OTHER THAN MILK.
Food Inspection.—There was no change in the method of carrying out the
work of food inspection during the year. The special week-end inspections in
market streets, etc., were continued, and in carrying them out Inspector Simth
received the assistance of other members of the staff having the necessary
qualifications and experience.