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Barnet 1918
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet UDC]
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The following Table shows the number and nature of the samples taken in the Urban District during the past year, with the results
of analysis:-
| Sample. | No. |
|---|---|
| milk. | 14 |
| 1 | |
| Lard. | 1 |
| Cocoa. | 1 |
| Self-raising Flour. | 2 |
| Total | 19 all of which were |
genuine with the exception of one scrapie of Sell'-raising Flour, which
contained 1% of calcium of sulphate, Proceedings were taken, Taut the
case was dismissed.
The large number of samples of milk were taken as I had received
several complaints as to the poor quality.
The number of samples taken, although an increase on previous
years, is considered insufficient and representation is being made to
the County Council by Cr, Fern, The Board of Agriculture suggest the
minimum number of samples taken should be 3 per thousand.
Dairies, Cowsheds & Milkshops.
Syatemmatic inspection has been made of the above premises,
in order to ascertain compliance with the Council's Byelaws is being
adhered to.
Attention has had to be drawn to the Owners in a few instances,
which has had the desired effect.
Pure Milk.
She present supply and defective distribution of milk calls
for proper attontion. The bringing into operation of the Milk & Dairies
(Consolidation) Act, 1915, together with the Tuberculosis Order, 1914,
will help oonsiderably to solve this question, Both of these Orders
have been suspended during the War.
Insanitary Property, Housing.
The provision of adequate housing accommodation has engaged
the Council's careful consideration, and tentative proposals for the
further development of the Council's Housing Estate have been approved
by the Local Government Board,
It has not been possible to deal properly with the unsatisfactory
and slum houses, although a large number have been scheduled as
unfit for human habitation. Closing Orders have been delayed because
there was nowhere else for the people to bo housed. A "House to House"
inspection will be proceeded with in order to fully ascertain the con-,
dition of property in the Town,
Pull report on Housing has been submitted to the Council,
Much assistance is afforded by the Medical Practitioners and
individual members of the Council in calling my attention to property.
I am,
Mr, Chairman & Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
Wm. PLUMPTON. A.R.San.I.
Acting Sanitary inspector