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knackers' premises and another for slaughtering horses for exportation
for human food. These are visited periodically to see that the
byelaws in force, including the use of the " humane killer," are
conformed to. 270 visits in all were paid. On no occasion was
there any cause for serious complaint.
Factories, Workshops and Outworkers.—272 visits have been
paid to these premises, including 66 to bakehouses, of which there are
16 in use, six using mechanical power. There are no underground
bakehouses. (See Appendix).
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops.—Two new premises were
registered during the year. At one shop the sale of milk has ceased.
114 visits have been paid to the 37 registered premises.
Piggeries.—Pigkeeping has greatly diminished in this district
during the last few years. These premises are regulated by a model
set of byelaws which are strictly enforced. 190 visits were made.
Marine Stores.—There are only two marine stores in the
district. To these 76 visits were paid. No complaint has been
made respecting them.
Food Inspection.—In addition to the inspection of animals and
meat carcases being prepared for food at the slaughterhouses, 381
visits were paid to butchers' shops, fishshops and other places
where food is sold. Four pigs' heads, 26 stone of fish and a sack of
winkles were destroyed after examination and surrender.
The necessary disinfection has been carried out at 184 premises
after removal or recovery of cases of infectious disease. 4,232
articles of bedding and clothing have been removed to the steam
disinfector at the Wandle Valley Joint Isolation Hospital.
SHOPS ACTS.
As Inspector under the Shops Acts, 1913 to 1921,1 have kept a
large number of observations on shopkeepers, especially confectioners
and mixed trades. Most activity was in connection with complaint^