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passages were kept clear and free from obstacles. In several
instances it was found necessary to draw the attention of
managers to slight breaches of the Cinema Byelaws, which received
attention. In no case was it necessary to have recourse
to legal proceedings.
PETROLEUM AND EXPLOSIVES ACTS.
The provisions of the above Acts have been insisted upon
w here licences have been granted. It has been found necessary in
a few instances to call attention to minor infringements, which are
usually t'he result of not knowing the requirements of the Acts
governing these articles. There are some 22 premises licensed for
petroleum, and 39 for the storage of explosives.
PUBLIC ABATTOIRS.
For many years in my Annual Report, I have urged the closing
of private slaughterhouses and the establishment of a Public
Abattoir. To give this suggestion practical effect is a problem
difficult to solve. There are sixteen private slaughterhouses in the
Borough. Some are well managed, while others have been a
serious menace to the suppression of the imposure of diseased
meat on the public.
A special report dealing fully with The question of closing
private slaughterhouses and the provision of a public abattoir for
the Borough was presented to the Public Health Committee, who
inspected abattoirs near London, and after carefully considering
the question from various aspects decided to defer the further consideration
of this question until post-war conditions were more
satisfactorily established.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
JOSEPH G. BANKS, '
Chief Sanilary Inspector.