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In my opinion, these hours would be quite reasonable, and
would allow ample time for the amount of slaughtering which is
carried on in the district.
I have made enquiries into the matter and have ascertained
that the reason why slaughtering is done during the hours stated,
is that in the day the men are engaged in some other work, and
that in the evening the slaughtering is done as overtime or piece
work.
If such a Bye-law were granted, the Committee will see
that it would be possible for me to carry out a proper inspection;
and on Sundays the Assistant Inspectors could take their turns
at inspecting the slaughter-houses, and if any carcase or organs
were found to be diseased, they could be put on one side, I could
be informed, and, if satisfied that the same were diseased, I
could seize same and submit them to the Medical Officer of
Health before obtaining a Magistrates' order for their
condemnation, and in due course report the facts to the
Committee.
Unfortunately, the Council has no power with registered
slaughter-houses with regard to prohibiting other persons than
the person registered slaughtering therein, so that any registered
owner can practically turn his slaughter-house into a public
abattoir, and allow slaughtering at all times during day and
night."
PIGGERIES.
With reference to the piggeries, I have to report that they
have been frequently inspected. I have not received any
complaints as to the smell from same.
We only have three pig-keepers in the district, viz.:—
Mr. Morris, Old Oak Lane.
Mr. Bosher, Old Oak Lane.
Mr. Baggs, Old Oak Lane.