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In the case of the third slaughterhouse, as
these premises are but rarely used, the question of
the granting of a licence was left in abeyance for
the duration of the war.
DAIRIES, COWSHEDS AND MILKSHOPS.
There are now 54 persons registered in accordance
with the Milk and Dairies (Amendment) Act,
1922.
24 licences were issued under the Milk (Special
Designations) Order, 1936.
FOOD INSPECTION.
In consequence of war-time centralised
slaughtering, the number of animals slaughtered
in the district was considerably less than in normal
times.
Carcases and offal of 208 animals were inspected,
of which number six were affected with
disease in some part.
Frequent visits were made to food shops of
various kinds to ensure that no foodstuffs which
were unfit for human food were exposed for sale
or deposited therein.
The total quantity of food condemned as unfit
for human consumption and surrendered by the
owners was 1308 lbs. 15 ozs.
There was a noticeably marked deterioration
in the methods of handling and transporting food.
It is realised that traders are working under
difficult conditions consequent upon the war. but
every effort has been made to impress upon them
the importance of maintaining the standard of
cleanliness which prevailed in pre-war days.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.
The following is a summary of samples taken
during the year:—