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adopted, together with the gradual elimination of the small
retailer), constitutes in my opinion a decided change for the
better.
Milk (Spccial Designations) Order, 1923.—Under the above
Order licences require to be granted for the sale of milk designated
as " Certified," " Grade A Tuberculin Tested," " Grade A,"
or " Pasteurised." Licences granted expire on 31st December
of each year, which, in the case of producers, are issued by the
Ministry of Health and County Councils, whilst distributors are
licensed by the local sanitary authorities.
At the end of the year licences for the sale of designated
milk in this area were as follows :—
Grade A (Tuberculin Tested) Milk 3
Grade A Milk 1
Grade A (Bottling Licence) 1
Bakehouses.—At the end of the year there were 16 bakehouses
on the register, 7 of which were factory bakehouses. In
addition to my own inspections, bakehouses received 123 visits,
while two informal notices were served. There are no underground
bakehouses.

During the year these premises received 137 visits, whilst
19 notices were served for defects found.
It will be recognised that the conditions under which food
is sold or prepared for sale is of importance, in order to secure
the wholesomeness of the same and the cleanliness of both
premises and utensils. Efficient control will only be established