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Hawkers
There were 23 hawkers registered under the requirements of the Middlesex
County Council Act, 1944, of which 6 were barrow boys operating in the district.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES ACT, 1958
SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS ACT, 1958
Report on Slaughterhouse Facilities
There is one private slaughterhouse operating in the district from which the owner
obtains part of his supplies of home-killed meat for sale in his own shops in Finchley
and adjoining districts, including Hornsey, Hendon, Barnet and Friern Barnet. In
addition this facility is used by local pig keepers who need occasional and seasonal
accommodation.
During the year no animals were slaughtered.
Humane Slaughter of Animals
In accordance with the provisions of the Slaughter of Animals Act, 1958, any
animals slaughtered in a slaughterhouse within the district must be stunned by means
of a mechanically operated instrument kept in good repair.
This method of slaughter continues to prove satisfactory.
Licensed Slaughtermen
The Act also provides that no animal shall be slaughtered or stunned by any
person who is not the holder of a licence granted by the local authority. The licences
granted by the Council have to be renewed annually. Two persons were licensed
during 1962.
Unsound Food Condemned
(1) In Slaughterhouses
NIL
(2) In Shops
Cattle
Beef 222 lbs.
Ox Kidneys (Frozen) 2
Veal 56 lbs.
Sheep and Lambs
Lamb 21 lbs.
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