THE COUNCIL AND THE MILK

Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 96, 23 April 1917, Page 6

THE COUNCIL AND THE MILK

A definite step towards the solution of the milk problem was taken by the City Council last week, when it resolved to call in expert assistance in furtherance of its plans for a milk station and municipal distribution. It is satisfactory to note that this recommendation, made in slightly differing form by both the Finance and the Public Health Committees, received the Unanimous approval of the Council. If the unanimity manifestedL<fm this, instance is to characterise the cpuncil's future dealings with the miile question, then • indeed the people may hope to see ah early inauguration of the reform which they have' awaited so long. There have been indications, which were confirmed in Thursday night's debate, that all councillors have not in the past worked With an etitjiusi&stn equal to that displayed by the Mayor and the chairman of the Public Health Committee. A change in' spirit is of evon more importance than the decision to appoint a manager. The manager can only advise; the ultimate responsibility for"' bringing his recommendations into operation must still rest with the council. With ali councillors actuated by a desire to overcome obstacles the difficulties yet remaining should be speedily coped with. In the meantime it is. satisfactory to observe that Vigilant inspection is being continued, with some support from the Magisterial Bench. A few more fines of £20, sllch'as that imposed recently on a supplier convicted of adding preservative to the milk,' would make the position more tolerable pending a permanent settlement of the question.

Sir tfanjw Cim-01l tstumed to W^Ute^ toil from the Ewi Cawfc yMtircUy.