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2,453 visits were made to properties in the No.l Smoke Control Area during the year,
considerable difficulty being found in gaining access to many houses as all the occupants
were out at work. This necessitated making special appointments and often several further
visits.
It was, however, found that quite a large number of householders were already burning
smokeless fuels in approved appliances and that others used no solid fuels at all, having
installed either gas or electric fires.
The inspectors were able to explain to the residents many points in connection with
the Clean Air Act, and gave advice on the correct use of smokeless fuels. This personal
contact has done much to get general public approval for the Council's programme.
INSPECTION OF FOOD AND FOOD PREMISES
During the year 3,4-80 visits were made to establishments where food is sold or
prepared for sale.
Eight applications for registrations under the provisions of the West Ham Corporation
Act, 1937, Section 66 and 67, were approved, 6 being for the sale of ice cream and 2 for the
preparation of cooked meats.
The total registrations under this Act now in force are-
Butchers 126 Wet & Fried Fish Shops 63
Ice Cream Retailers 328 Greengrocers 45
Grocers 200
The number of distributors of milk in the Borough is 24-6 and 516 licences were issued
permitting the use of the designations "Pasteurised", "Sterilised" and "Tuberculin Tested" in
respect of milk retailed by them.
One establishment is registered for the sterilisation and sale of sterilised milk.
LIST OF FOOD SHOPS
The total number of food shops in the Borough, sub-divided into their principal tradej
is given hereunder.
Dairies 14
Ice Cream Manufacturers 10
Wet Fish Shops
Fried Fish Shops
Cafes & Restaurants 238
Grocers 370
Greengrocers 120
Butchers 126
Bakers & Bakehouses 69
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