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Islington
That the transfer of the control over bakehouses from
the Vestries to that of Her Majesty's Inspector was
decidedly a step in the wrong direction, and has proved
very unsatisfactory in its results.
Lewisham
Concurs in the views expressed by the Vestry of
St. Pancras, and are of opinion that legislative powers
as to regulation of bakehouses should be given to
Vestries and District Hoards, in addition to the powers
now vested in the Government officers uuder the
Factories Act.
Fulham
That it would be an advantage if bakehouses were
licensed, and the consent of the local sanitary authority
obtained before the licence is granted. As tar as the
Fulham District Board is concerned the repeal of the
Bakehouse Regulation Act has not done much harm,
and the sanitary defects have been remedied uuder the
provisions of the Nuisance Removal Acts.
St. Giles', Camberwell.
Concurs generally with the opinion of the Vestry of
St. Pancras, and states that, since the repeal of the
Bakehouses' Regulation Act, about four years ago, no
periodical inspection has been made by the factory
inspectors, and that practically no supervision whatever
is being exercised. That even where a visit has been
made it is doubtful if a second visit is made to ascertain
if suggested improvements have been carried out.
There are 179 bakeries in Cambenvell, and only 29, as
far as can be learned, have been visited by H. M.
Inspector, and they are not now in as good a condition
as they were three years ago.
Poplar
That the Vestries and District Boards ought to have
control over bakehouses, and that the inspection under
the Factories and Workshops' Act is a retrograde step.
That no opposition has, however, been met with here in
entering and inspecting bakehouses.
Marylebone
Have decided to take no action in the matter.
St. Mary, Nevvington.
That provided the inspection by the Government
inspector was carried out in a more systematic manner,
no alteration in the existing legislation is necessary.
Wandsworth District.
Does not express an opinion, or give any information
to the inspection under the Factory and Workshops'
Act, but forwards a report of an inspection made of the
bakehouses in this district. The report shews that they
are generally in a fairly good sanitary state.