[Report 1944] / Medical Officer of Health, Newport (Gwent) County Borough.

  • Newport (Wales). County Council.
Date:
1944
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Credit: [Report 1944] / Medical Officer of Health, Newport (Gwent) County Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Bakehouses. The number on the register was 60 within the Borough; Visits, 342 during the year. Nuisances and defects of a minor nature were remedied after Verbal Notice from the Sanitary Inspectors and it was not necessary to serve any Written Notices. Nearly all these premises are of modern construction and on the whole are kept in good condition, due no doubt to the close supervision given to them. Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928. 375 samples were submitted for analysis during the year. 250 samples of milk were formal samples and 125 informal samples. 13 of the formal samples and 3 of the informal samples did not conform to the required standard. The results of the analyses and the nature of the samples taken are shown in the Public Analyst’s report on Page 52. J should like to take this opportunity of thanking the Sanitary Inspectors and other members of the Staff for their valuable assistance and co-operation throughout the year. 1 am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, C. J. BURK, Chief Sanitary Inspector.