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Vehicles used for the carriage of carcase meat are now generally of modern design and
construction. The larger transport companies also operate an acceptable system for routine
cleansing. During 1970 a total of 10,712 inspections were recorded which resulted in 239 vehicles
receiving additional cleansing at the loading banks, and a further 71 vehicles being rejected for
complete cleansing.
Protective clothing is issued to personnel engaged in carcase meat handling and the provision
by the Port of London Authority of an increasing number of amenity blocks of a very high standard
has greatly enhanced the existing washing and toilet facilities.
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS ACT, 1926
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS REGULATIONS 1960 & 1968
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 1970.
Sixteen samples of Feeding Stuffs were submitted to the Agricultural Analyst. No sample of
Fertiliser was sent. Three of the samples, namely Capon Finishing Pellets, In Pig Sow Rolls and
Broiler Finishing Pellets contained an excess of protein beyond the prescribed limits of variation,
1.00%, 0.85% and 0.65% respectively, but the difference is not to the prejudice of the purchaser.
Two further samples, namely Prime Beef Supplement and Calf Rearing Cubes, contained Urea as
claimed by the vendor but no declaration of the protein equivalent of Urea was given as is required
by the Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Regulations 1968.
Added copper was found in Fast Growing Pig Pellets, but no declaration of the amount or
presence was given as is required by the Fertiliser and Feeding Stuffs Regulations 1968.
Details of the variations and labelling omissions were brought to the attention of the Merchants
concerned, who were warned that they must ensure that these products meet the requirements of
the Act and Regulations.
STUDENTS AND VISITORS
Student Public Health Inspectors
Three student public health inspectors were employed by the Authority during the year.
Requests are received from other Local Authorities for training in port health duties (as
required by the Public Health Inspectors Education Board) to be given to their students. These
requests are always met and the visiting students usually spend two or three days receiving
individual tuition in the Docks.
Parties of students from the technical colleges have been accepted during the year and
altogether 81 students each received two days training in this way.
Visitors
Other visitors who were shown various aspects of port health control work included doctors,
public health inspectors and students from places such as Thailand, Uganda, India, Ethiopia and
the British West Indies.
"PORT HEALTH''
The film "Port Health" which shows many varied aspects of the Corporation's health control
work in the Port, was screened on 322 occasions during the year to a total audience of 13,120. The
film is issued on loan to establishments such as hospital training schools, technical colleges,
secondary and grammar schools and health authorities throughout the country.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(i) In May 1970 a vessel berthed at a jetty in the river and although clearance had not been given
by H.M. Customs, a number of dock workers were on board discharging cargo. Legal proceedings
were therefore instituted against the Master under Regulation 18(1) of the Public Health (Ships)
Regulations 1966. A summons was issued in respect of the offence, but by this time the Master
had returned abroad and it was not until October that he returned to this country for a sufficient
length of time for it to be served. The case was proved against the Master in his absence, and
the maximum fine of £100 was imposed, with costs in addition. However, the Master lodged an
appeal and in view of his previous good character, the fine was reduced to £50.
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