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is that at 32a, Union Street, W.l, which is held by Mr. E. J. Barclay, of 70,
Great Titchfield Street, W.l. In 1925 the number licensed was three.
No conditions are attached to the licence and the amount of slaughtering now
done is comparatively small : during the year only 20 sheep and 6 lambs were dealt
with.
Humane killers, in accordance with the requirements of the L.C.C. by-laws,
are being used in this slaughter house, and apparently with complete success.
Offensive Trades.—At the end of 1930 there were two premises only within the
Borough upon which trades classed as offensive were carried on, the business in
each case being that of tripe boiling.
The Food Inspector made 56 visits, but no cause of complaint was found.
Ice Cream Premises.—In 1925 these numbered 118, but since the coming into
operation of the provisions of sec. 29 of the L.C.C. (General Powers) Act, 1928,
requiring the registration of such places, the number of persons in the trade has
greatly diminished. The actual number of premises included in the register at the
end of 1930 was 72, 2 more than in 1929.
Regular inspections were made throughout 1930, and in 7 cases notices were
served in respect of uncleanly conditions.
Butter, Margarine, etc., Premises.—Information with regard to the sampling
of these substances will be found under the heading " Food and Drugs (Adulteration)
Act, 1928."
At the end of the year there were on the registers 13 dealers in margarine,
1 wholesale dealer in butter and milk-blended butter and 2 butter manufacturers.
All the registered premises were frequently visited.
Bakehouses.—At the end of 1930 the number of bakehouses on the register
was 54, 49 being underground bakehouses. In 1925 the bakehouses numbered GG,
of which 60 were underground, so that there is happening in regard to these latter
what is taking place in respect of other premises unsatisfactory from the point
of view of hygiene, a gradual disappearance, the result of constant pressure by
the authorities and of recognition of their unsuitability by the people themselves.
The provisions with regard to registration are contained in the Factory and Workshop
Act, 1901, and so far as underground premises are concerned, only premises
used prior to the passing of the Act were eligible for registration, which was to
be completed before 1904. All the underground bakehouses now in use were
registered at this time. Premises underground are rarely satisfactory, but as there
was no time limit fixed and the Act contains no requirement as to application for
renewal, all that can be done is to exercise a close supervision in order to see that
the places are kept in as good condition as possible.
In 1929, 112 visits were paid and 6 notices with regard to defects were served.
In 1930, 114 visits were paid to these and 8 notices with regard to defects were
served.
In accordance with the requirements of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901,
notices calling for the limewashing, etc., of the inside walls and other parts of the
bakehouses were issued. It was not necessary to institute proceedings to enforce
compliance with any notice.
Fried Fish Vendors and Fish Curers.—The number of premises in the Borough
used by vendors of fried fish is 24 and by fish curers 5.
Notices calling for periodical lime-washing, etc., of such premises as required
by the by-laws of the London County Council, made under Section 9 of the London
County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908, were issued, and regular visits of
inspection made and action taken where necessary to have any defects noted
remedied.
Factories and Workshops.
Though factories are comparatively few in the Borough, the number of workshops,
many of them domestic workshops, is considerable, and work in relation to
them bulks very large amongst the duties of the district inspectors, more especially
those in charge of districts on the south of Marylebone Road. The staple industry