London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Brentford and Chiswick 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]

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Bakehouses.
Number in district in use 17
Contraventions of Factory Acts —
There is one underground bakehouse in the Borough which
is under observation and which is kept in satisfactory condition.
Brentford Market.
The Brentford Market which is a large centre for the wholesale
distribution of fruit, vegetables and flowers, was kept under
supervision by the District Sanitary Inspectors.
Meat and Other Foods.
During the year under review a total of 44 pigs were
slaughtered in the Borough. These were all slaughtered under
licences issued by the Ministry of Food, were inspected at the
time of slaughter, and were all found to be in good condition
and passed fit for human consumption.
No beasts or sheep were slaughtered in the Borough during
the year.
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