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improper feeding is on the increase. The number
of children suffocated whilst in bed with their parents
or others is larger than it was last year, but the
percentage is much under that of England and
Wales (Kingston District = 2"6, England and
Wales = 45, of the number of inquests.)"
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops.
As reported by the Sanitary Inspector these
registered premises have been frequently inspected,
and the cows kept in the district—which average
about 250—have been periodically examined by
the Veterinary Inspector appointed for that purpose.
All work required has been done and so far it is
fairly satisfactory.
It is about correct to say that not quite 50% of
the milk consumed here is produced within the
district, that is from cows that are under our own
supervision, and their sheds under inspection and
regulations ; the larger half of the milk comes from
somewhere—from anywhere—and certainly, in probably
a large proportion, from localities where
veterinary inspection for tuberculosis and adequate
supervision and control of sheds and storage is either
non-existent or only nominal. The cases of Woking
and of Ealing and Aylesbury show what can happen
as regards cows and the transmission of disease, but
I am strongly of opinion—confirmed by personal
knowledge and experience—that much closer watch
is required over the handling of milk, from the time
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