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The production, distribution and standards of purity of the various grades of milk sold
under special designations are governed by powers contained in the Milk and Dairies (Amendment)
Act, 1922 (see page 62), the Milk (Special Designations) Orders, 1923 and 1936, and
the Milk Act, 1934.
The Special Designations [1923 Order] comprised the following : —
" Certified," " Grade A (tuberculin tested)," " Grade A," " Grade A (pasteurised),"
and " Pasteurised."
The Special Designations [1936 Order] comprised the following:—
" Tuberculin Tested : " Accredited " ; and " Pasteurised."

Unremitting care on the part of all engaged in its production and distribution is
essential if the standards of purity of designated milk arc to be maintained.
The licensee was communicated with regarding every sample found to be unsatisfactory,
and assurances were received in every instance that appropriate steps would be taken to secure
that milk sold under this Order would in future comply with the required standards.
During the year 14 samples of milk were tested for the presence of Tubercle
Bacilli, all of which were found satisfactory.
Upon the coming into force of the Milk Act, 1934 (in August 1935), the Milk Marketing
Board made an arrangement in consultation with the London County Council for the supply
of milk to the children of the County Council's schools at the reduced price of 1s. a gallon.
This cheap price only applies to milk actually drunk as a beverage by children in the schools.
The particulars relating to this Scheme were given in the London County Council Gazette of
the 24th September, 1934, as follows:—
1.— Milk must be " pasteurised " milk, labelled as such.
2.—The borough medical officers of health will supply, on request, a list of registered
sellers of pasteurised milk in their areas.
3.—Head teachers are asked in return to notify the borough medical officer of health
of the name of the vendor whom they have chosen.