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Slaughter Houses.
Greater power requires to be vested in the
Sanitary Authority, as compliance with the very
mild regulations gives no control over the quality of
the meat, as the killing is rarely done in the
presence of an inspector, and therefore it is easy to
remove portions that would lead to detection in
infringement of the law. A large amount of
tuberculous meat is sold in this country, and this
will continue to the detriment of the public until
the slaughtering of meat is placed under sanitary
control.
Factories and Workshops.
You requested me to carry out the duties
devolving on the Sanitary Authority under these
Acts. I have been thoroughly through four
streets, and in so doing have paid G8 visits, and
discovered 22 workshops with insufficient or
improper sanitary conveniences. It is not sufficient
to make one visit to each workshop, several
being necessary in order that it may be seen
that the work ordered to be done has been carried
out. Considerable correspondence is involved and
much time is needed. I shall continue the work as
opportunity affords.
The Sanitary Staff.
I would venture to suggest that the present
staff is inadequate to thoroughly do the work
that is now necessary, not only by Act of Parliament
but by the force of public opinion. The proper
inspection of Workshops and Tenement Buildings,
which is most important from a sanitary point of
view, cannot be done by a Medical Officer of