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Southwark 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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69
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.
During the year ended December 31st, 1,408 ''official' samples
were taken by the Inspector.
The following are the premises:—
| Situation of Premises. | Description of Business. | Name of Occupiers. |
|---|---|---|
| 24 & 25, Gt. Suffolk St. | Tripe boilers | J. Martin. |
| 5, Hatfield Street | Fat melters | J. Ewen & Sons, Ltd. |
| Harrow Street | Skin Dressers | Messrs. Leeding & Co. |
| Wansey Street Works | Soap Boilers | Holders Soap Works, Ltd. |
19 of these samples were certified as adulterated, a percentage of
1.35 as compared with 1.2 in 1930.
Particulars of the samples taken together with the results of the
analyses are given in Table 36.
POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS TAKEN UNDER THE
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.
One summons was taken out during the year 1931.
TABLE 35.
Showing the Wards in which proceedings were taken under the
Food and Drugs Act.
St. Mary's
Ward.
St. Paul's
Ward.
St. Peter's
District.
St. John's
District.
Trinity
Ward.
All Saints'
District.
| St. Michael's
Ward.
St. Jude's
Ward.
St. George's
Ward.
Christchurch
Ward.
St. Saviour's
Ward.
Total.
Number of
Summonses
taken out
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
1
The proceedings taken before the Magistrates resulted as follows:—
Dismissed on payment of costs.