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dealer, as well as the retail vendor, would in most cases escape conviction.
Another consideration is that very many of the original vendors reside
abroad, and cannot be reached by the Act. There can be little doubt that
f the Bill became law, with the above quoted section unmodified, the
operation of the Sale of Food and Drugs Act would to a considerable extent
one rendered nugatory.
Agaiu, the provisions in this Bill as to the sale of mixtures of chicory
and coffee would seem to require modification.
I must conclude my report, with an acknowledgment of the unvarying
courtesy extended to me by all the officials of the Vestry, with whom I
nave been associated.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
E. Godwin Clayton, F.I.C., F.C.S.
Public Analyst to the Vestry ; Member of the Society of Public Analysts;
Gas Examiner to the City of Coventry, etc., etc.