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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Tottenham 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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Fabrics ( Misdescription) Act, 1913
The Fabrics (Misdescription) Regulations. 1959
112 inspections were made during the year. 61 samples of cloth or
articles of clothing were examined, no infringements were noted.
Consumer Protection Act, 1961
The Childrens Nightdress Regulations, 1964.
These regulations came into force on 1st October, 1964- and prohibit
the sale of children's nightdresses made from inf lammable materials. The
regulations also provide for labelling of nightdresses made from treated
materials with warning against boiling or bleaching etc. A circular giving
details of the Regulations was sent to all traders within the Borough in
September - no infringements have been noted.
The Oil Heaters Regulations, 1962
One heater which did not comply with the regulations was seen on view
prior to an auction sale. The offending article was withdrawn and
arrangements made with the Auctioneer to contact the Inspector when similar
articles are to be offered for sale.
Prosecutions
Shops Act, 1950
| Offences | Section | Fine | Costs | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case 1 | Sale of articles not mentioned in the First Schedule (weekly half holiday) | 1 | £2.0.0. | £1 .1 .0. | £3.1 .0. |
| Case 2 | Sale of articles not mentioned in the Fifth Schedule (Sunday Trading) | 47 | £2.0.0. | £1 .1 .0. | £4.1 .0. |
| Failing to exhibit exempted trade notice | 57 | £1 .0.0. | |||
| Case 3 | Failing to exhibit exempted trade notice | 57 | £2.0.0. | £1.1 .0. | £3.1 .0. |
| Case 4 | Sale of articles not mentioned in the fifth schedule (Sunday Trading) | 47 | £1.0.0. | £1 .1 .0. | £3.1 .0. |
| Failing to exhibit exempted trade notice | 57 | £1.0.0. | |||
| Case 5 | Sale of meat on Butchers closing day | 1 | £1 .0.0. | £1 .1 .0. | £3.1.0. |
| Failing to close on weekly half day (Tottenham Butchers order) | 1 | £1 .0.0. | |||
| Total | £11.0.0. | £5.5.0. | £16.5.0. | ||
Rag Flock and Other Filling; Materials Act. 1951
There are no establish ents licensed for the manufacture of rag flock.
At 31st December, 1964 there were 18 premises registered for the use of
filling materials.
Pet Animals Act, 1 951
At 3.1st December, 1964- eight premises were licensed as pet shops in
accordance with the Pet Animals Act, 1 951 .
Middlesex County Council Act. 1944: Part XII
Eight establishments were registered for chiropody and special treatment
at 31st December, 1964.