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In all cases notification of the results of sampling
was given to the authority in whose district the icc
cream was manufactured.
There are no large manufacturers of ice cream in
the area, the majority of retailers purchase their ice
cream from outside sources and only a very small
number make their own.
A great deal of work is required in connection with
premises where food is prepared, stored, etc., and as
much time as possible is devoted to this work, but it is,
of necessity, limited by the number of inspectors available
and the calls upon their time by the many other
activities of the department. There is close co-operation
with the Food Executive Officer of the Ministry of Food
with regard to food premises in respcct of which
applications for new licences are under consideration.
By arrangement with the Engineer and Surveyor to
the Council, deposited plans of new works have been
perused so that there has been an opportunity of making
recommendations for the improvement of proposed new
food premises.
Rodent destruction, in accordance with the methods
advocated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries,
has been continued. The Council house refuse tip has
. been kept under observation and small infestations have
been dealt with as they occurred. Following the slight
infestation of the Hanworth sewers in 1948, further
testing was carried out and the sewers were declared to
be free from rodent infestation.
The activities of street traders and hawkers of foodstuffs
have received a good deal of attention and in this
connection the Council resolved that Section 16 of the
Food and Drugs Act, 1938, should apply to all foodstuffs
sold in the area from stalls, vehicles, etc.
In concluding I should like to thank you, Sir, for
the consideration you have shown me, and the members
of the staff for their support in carrying out the work
of the department.
FRANCIS V. BELL,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.