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41.
FOOD ADMINISTRATION (Contd.)
Fortunately production had not long started when the discovery was made
and no deliveries had taken place.
When it was pointed out to the 'would-be producer' that certain conditions
were required under legislation before he would be permitted to continue ixi
this type of business, he immediately decided to discontinue, and nothing of a
similar nature has been carried on since.
bo-operating with Police.
Following is an interesting example of how the multifarious duties of the
Public Health Inspector, the bounds of which are unlimited, can be utilised to
the general advantage of other public bodies.
The conduct of some of the people frequenting one of the cafes in the
Borough came under suspicion by the police. The limitations of their powers of
entry restricted the furtherance of their enquiries so the co-operation of the
Chief Public Health Inspector was enlisted.
A complete inspection of these premises was carried out by "two officials
from the Health Department" and the result played an important part in the
outcome of the case against offenders, prosecuted and convicted for illicit
trafficking in harmful drugs.
In Conclusion.
It is true to say that every new development brings in its train some
obstacle which has to be overcome.The year has seen the commencement of a
system in the Food and Drugs Section which it is hoped will confine the problems
involved in keeping up to date, to within manageable limits.The existance
of different trends of thought on the approach to a particular problem is
perhaps inevitable, but the interpretation of usefulness in relation to
research in any field should be a point upon which agreement should not differ.
It is only by exploring every avenue that positive facts are revealed.
Even negative results have a positive bearing and are just as vital in the
process of elimination.
It is logical to agree that unless the ultimate product of any research
work results in something tangible no purpose has been served, but anything
that helps to forestall an anticipated problem even by eliminating possibilities
is surely serving some useful purpose.
To isolate organisms is laboratory work, whereas methods of investigations
into possible sources of contamination and infection are best operated by field
staff and an amicable combination of the two should resolve itself into satisfactory
results.