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"Corkes Meadow," Leesons Hill, is a field containing
approximately 100 structures used for dwelling purposes,
as well as a number of store sheds, including stables. The
field has been used for this purpose for many years and the
structures are unlicensed. Conditions are very unsatisfactory
and from time to time give cause for complaint. Very
many attempts hsve been made to have the conditions
improved, including the provision of a piped water supply
and brick-built W.C.s, but, owing to the type of occupants
and the constant change of occupants, etc., no real and sustained
improvement has ensued. It is likely that the L.C.C.
will purchase the site shortly and use it in connection with
the St. Paul's Cray housing estate.
SECTION E.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
The success or failure of this service depends enormously
on the assistance and co-operation given us by the traders
and retailers, and their unfailing helpfulness has been
greatly appreciated.
In view of the fact that the quantity of food is limited,
it is doubly important that the quality and purity should
be the highest attainable; also, with the increasing tendency
towards communal feeding, which has in all probability
come to stay, the importance of proper protection of
foodstuffs from all types of contamination cannot be overestimated.
Failing careful supervision of cafes, restaurants,
canteens, etc., there is a great risk of frequent widespread
outbreaks of food poisoning, owing to the number of people
using these premises. However, I am glad to be able to
report that there have been no outbreaks of food poisoning
during the year 1948, and that there has been very little
food and drug adulteration. It is, however, necessary to
continue vigilence both for the sake of the customer and
of the distributor.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938.
128 formal and 52 informal samples were taken under
this Act. Of these, 15 were found to be unsatisfactory, and
appropriate action was taken in each case. A comprehensive
list of the samples taken will be found tabulated in the
appendix, together with a sumary of legal action taken.
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