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the urgency of need for accommodation in each case. Their conclusions
are based on legal overcrowding, crowded conditions as
distinct from families living in legally overcrowded premises, the
state of health of applicants, and other relevant considerations.
The bulk of this work has now been completed. The cases
remaining to be visited are either new applications or existing
applications which, for one reason or another, have not been
visited or require re-visiting. Close liaison between the Public
Health Department and the Housing Department continues to be
maintained and serves a useful purpose.
Food Hygiene
During the year 1,051 visits were made to food premises in
the Borough. As a result of these visits, it was found possible
in some premises to bring about structural improvements, and in
all premises generally to encourage a higher standard of food
hygiene. Additional information on food hygiene will be found
set out in Appendix 3 of the Report.

Milk Sampling.—During 1948, 40 samples of milk were
obtained and submitted for bacteriological examination. Of these,
36 were found to be satisfactory, and 4 unsatisfactory. In the
case of the latter samples, investigation was made with a view to
tracing the cause of the unsatisfactory result and preventing
recurrence. Where necessary, this was done in collaboration with
the Local Authority in whose area the milk was produced and/or
heat treated and bottled.
Ice Cream Sampling.—Commencing in August, 1948, 34
samples of ice cream were obtained for bacteriological examination.
Of these: 3 were Grade 1
7 „ „ 2
6 „ „ 3
18 „ „ 4
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