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433 outworkers were notified by other Councils and we
forwarded 100 addresses to them. It is frequently found that
the worker is employed by more than one firm, and the name is
notified two or three times, but in the figures given only the
actual addresses are counted. 1,310 visits were paid to outworkers'
premises and 223 uncleanly and insanitary defects
remedied.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE.
Appended is a summary of the work in connection therewith :
Houses disinfected and the sanitary arrangements
examined and tested 1527
Loads of infected bedding removed to be
disinfected at the Council's Steam
Disinfector and returned 1142
Books belonging to Public Institutions
disinfected 424
Also various articles of wearing apparel.
POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS.
66 summonses were issued as follows:—
Abatement of Nuisances 41
Non-compliance with Justices' Orders 22
Slaughtering on unlicensed premises and
aiding and abetting same 2
Keeping Swine contrary to Bye-laws 1
Fines and costs amounting to £67 18s. 0d. were imposed.
MEAT AND FOOD INSPECTION.
3,126 visits to slaughter-houses, butchers and other food
shops have been made. The generally good condition of these
has been well maintained.
The following was found to be unfit for food of man and
dealt with accordingly:—
26 Sheep Carcases 3 boxes Lemon Soles
1806 lbs. Beef 2 trunks Haddocks
489 lbs. Mutton (other than 7 boxes Kippers
whole carcases) 2 kits Crabs