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The total number of samples (including cleansed bottles)
was '294. With one exception, the samples were satisfactory.
ICE CREAM:
138 Samples of ice cream were taken during the year and
submitted for bacteriological examination to, the Central
Public Health Laboratory, Colindale.
Results in accordance with the Provisional grade scheme
recommended by the Ministry of Health were as follows:—
Provisional Grade.
Number of Samples.
1 74
2 33
3 15
4 16
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Where unsatisfactory samples were obtained investigations
were carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors at the
producers plant and advice given.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES:
The Livestock (Restriction on Slaughtering) Order, 1940,
made under the Defence (General) Regulations, 1939, prohibits
the slaughter of animals for human consumption, except under
the terms and conditions of a licence granted by, or under the
authority of, the Minister of Food.
Neither of the two slaughterhouses in the district is
licensed by the Ministry of Food and slaughtering has ceased.
No slaughtermen's licences were issued during the year.
WATER SUPPLY:
The Borough has a dual source of supply:—
The Metropolitan Water Board supplying an area
bounded on the West by the London Midland and Scottish
Railway, on the North by a line along the Mutton Brook
to Bridge Lane and on the East by the London North
Eastern Railway. The remaining Northern portion of the
Borough is supplied by the Colne Valley Water Company.
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