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of the works under notice, with the owner or agent on the spot.
This method often enables the department to get the work done
with the minimum amount of friction.
A reasonable time is given for the execution of all repairs and
alterations, and when an extension of time is required the sanction
of the Health Committee is first obtained.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
(a) Milk Supply.
Most of the milk supplied in the district is brought in from
country districts. There are, however, three dairy farmers who
keep their own cows in the Borough. The Veterinary Inspector
appointed by the Corporation inspects all cattle regularly and
reports to the Executive Committee monthly.
All Dairies and Cowsheds are frequently inspected.
In 1923 the Milk (Special Designations) Order came into force
by which milk is graded into four special classes:-
(a) Certified Milk.
(b) Grade A Tuberculin tested.
(c) Grade A.
(d) Pasteurised.
Producers of Certified Milk receive their licences direct from
the Ministry of Health.
County Councils and County Borough Councils are authorised
to grant licences to producers to sell Milk as Grade A, and District
Councils are authorised to grant licences to any person other than
a producer to sell milk as Certified, Grade A and Pasteurised.
The Ministry of Health have granted a licence to one firm in
the Borough for the production of Certified Milk. The Ministry
have also asked the Richmond Council to arrange for samples of
certified milk sold in the Borough to be taken at different times
throughout the year. This has been done and usually the results