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(3) Dwelling houses in respect of which
Closing Orders were determined, the
dwelling houses having been rendered
fit Nil.
(4) Dwelling houses in respect of which
Demolition Orders were made Nil.
(5) Dwelling houses demolished in pursuance
of Demolition Orders Nil.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
Milk Supply.
The whole of the milk supplied is imported and there has
been an ample supply during the twelve months. Distribution
is principally carried out by large vendors by means of cans and
bottles. Judging by the Public Analyst's reports the quality can
be considered to be good.
Dairies.
There are 105 premises in the Borough, including a few shops
other than dairies where milk is sold. These shops are gradually
being removed from the register. The provisions of the Milk and
Dairies Order are being carefully applied, with good results.
There are two large sterilized milk factories in the Borough
treating several thousand gallons of milk daily. Every precaution
is taken to protect the milk from contamination and the latest
mechanical devices are used.
Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923.
Nine supplementary licences were granted for the sale of milk
under this Order—3 for Grade "A," 3 for Pasteurised, and 3 for
Certified milk.
Public Health (Meal) Regulations, 1924, and Slaughterhouses.
The work of supervising the slaughter of animals for human
food is one of great importance and occupies much of the Inspectors'
time. To facilitate efficiency, all owners and occupiers
of slaughterhouses are provided with printed and addressed notification
forms for the purpose of giving the requisite notice of