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been remedied. Sixty-three written notices were served respecting
these matters. There have been no prosecutions under the Act.
Outworkers' Register. During the year 49 lists containing
122 names have been received from Medical Officers of
Health for other districts, 17 lists containing 72 names have been
received from employers within the District, from which list 29
names and addresses have been sent on to other Districts, leaving
a total of 165 names and addresses of outworkers within the
Borough. Inspection has been made from time to time at all
these premises, and sanitary defects found in 5 ; 4 of them
needed cleansing, and 1 improved ventilation. Difficulty still is
experienced by the non-receipt of the required intimation from
employers at the proper time as to their outworkers, in accordance
with the requirements of the Act.
FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, LAUNDRIES, WORKPLACES
AND HOMEWORK.