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33.

Legal Proceedings.
One case was taken before the Magistrates under Section 9 of
the Act in relation to the sale of fishcakes unfit for human
consumption. A conviction was recorded resulting in a fine of £10
and costs amounting to £1. 10s. 0d.
Byelaws - Handling, Wrapping and Delivery of Food.
Progress has continued in the maintenance of hygienic conditions
in food premises in relation to these Byelaws.
482 visits were paid to food premises including restaurants
and other food-preparing premises.
Inspection of Meat and Other Foods.
Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924-52.
Following the decontrol of meat by the Ministry of Food, private
slaughtering was permitted as from the 2nd July, 1954.
The Council duly considered the implication of the Ministry of
Food circular M.F.5/54 and from enquiries made it was ascertained
that the majority of butchers desired to avail themselves of the
facilities of Smithfield Market, Under these circumstances it was
decided that no recommendation should be made with regard to the
provision of slaughtering accommodation.
There is one private licensed slaughterhouse in the Borough
and twenty-six butchers, and the following table shows the number
of animals slaughtered and inspected up to the 31st December, 1954.
Beasts. Sheep. Pigs. Calves.
117 13
All carcases were found fit for human consumption.