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the parties responsible. Some 370 observations were made by the Special
Inspectors, and in 1 instance intimation notice was served on the offender.
This was effective, and there was no necessity for further action on the part
of the Sanitary Authority.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.
Under the above Act 28 samples were taken for analysis.
Two of the samples did not comply with the standard laid down.
In one case where the amount of Soluble Chlorine was 112 parts in excess
of the legal maximum allowed, proceedings were instituted and defendants
were ordered to pay £5 5s. Od. costs.
In the other case the amount of Soluble Chlorine was 94 parts in excess
of the legal maximum allowed. Proceedings were instituted and defendant
was ordered to pay £-3 3s. Od. costs.
FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACT, 1901.
Factories are dealt with by H.M. Inspectors of Factories and Workshops
by the Officers of the Borough Council. Certain sanitary defects, however,
occiirring in factories are only remediable under the Public Health Act, and
are referred by H.M. Inspectors to the Health Department.
The number of workshops, exclusive of bakehouses, on the register at
the end of 1931 was 1,637. The number added to the register during the
year under consideration was 63, the number removed was 57, and the number
on the register at the end of 1932 was 1,643.