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temporary character may result occasionally in milk from cows normally giving milk
of the proper fat content being below standard in this respect, and the results of an
isolated test cannot be regarded as conclusive. The Minister therefore was of opinion
that it is extremely undesirable that a prosecution should be based upon the results
of an isolated test when other tests of the particular milk supply have proved satisfactory,
and it was suggested for the consideration of the Local Authority that in
such cases prosecutions should be instituted only where a scries of tests have shown
repeated default.
In conjunction with the above communication a letter from the Society of
Medical Officers of Health, dated 17th August, 1922, expressing regret that such a
circular should have been issued, and trusting that the Minister on reconsideration
would withdraw it, was also under the consideration of the Health Committee.
The Committee, after very fully considering the matter, were of opinion that
the suggestion in the circular, if given effect to, would be very destructive to the
administration of the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts in relation to Milk, and they
recommended the Borough Council to approach the Ministry of Health with a view
to the withdrawal of the circular, which the Borough Council did accordingly.*
BAKEHOUSES.
The bakehouses on the register number 63, three having been struck off and one,
a factory bakery in Britannia Street, having been added during the past 12 months.
Of the 63 on the Register 37 are below ground level. In 21 electric power is used
in the process connected with the bread making. They were all inspected and may
be reported as generally satisfactory from a sanitary point of view. In thirteen
sanitary notices were required for various matters of major or minor importance
requiring attention. These were duly served and complied with.
RAG FLOCK ACT, 1911.
Under the above Act 30 samples were taken and submitted for analysis. Four
shewed excesses of soluble chlorine ranging from 1816 to 228T parts per 100,000.
Proceedings were instituted and in each instance the person from whom the sample
was purchased pleaded a warranty and was dismissed from the case. The warrantors
were then proceeded against and fines amounting in the aggregate to £15 with
10 guineas costs were imposed.
STAFF.
There is no change to be recorded as regards the staff of Sanitary Inspectors
during the year. Mr. A. W. Cockman, who was appointed on the Clerical Staff in
May, 1920, died in March, 1922. He was an efficient officer and his loss is much
regretted in the department. The vacancy thus created was not filled.
* Circular withdrawn in May, 1923,