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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
suance 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 bottles,
which is to be commended.
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.
Dairies.
There are 113 registered 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.
Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923.
13 supplementary licences were granted for the sale of milk
under this Order—1 for Grade " A," 4 Grade " A " (Tuberculin
tested), 4 for Pasteurised, and 4 for Certified milk.
Public Health (Meat) 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