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Dried and Condensed Milks.—Nine samples of condensed milk and four of dried
milk were examined. One informal sample of dried milk on analysis was found to be
deficient to the extent of 6 per cent., as the contents of the package were only
equivalent to one and seven-eighths pints of milk instead of two.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929'—This Act has for its object the regulation of the
manufacture and sale of artificial cream. The Council are required to keep a register
of all premises (with certain exceptions) where artificial cream is manufactured, sold,
exposed, or kept for sale. One shop where artificial cream is sold, has been placedon
the register.
Meat Supply.—Notice of intention to slaughter any animal must be given to
the Council in accordance with the provisions of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations,
1924.
No meat marking scheme under Part III of these regulations is in force in the
Borough.
The following Table No. 27 shows the number of animals slaughtered and
inspected in the Borough during the year, and the numbers and percentages
condemned on account of tuberculosis and on account of other diseases. In 1936
the number of animals slaughtered was 40,341.