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Some difficulty has been experienced in obtaining the Lists of Out
workers which must be forwarded to the Medical Officer of Health on
the first of February and August of each year. Tradesmen who omit to
send them when due are reminded of their obligation by letter, and I am
pleased to say that they have ultimately all been obtained without resort
to legal proceedings.
On the 15th August, 1905, the Home Secretary issued a new Order
extending the kind of work to which this requirement applies, which is
now as follows:—
Section 107 (relating to lists of out-workers), and Section 108
(relating to employment in unwholesome premises).
The making, cleaning, washing, altering, ornamenting, finishing, and
repairing of wearing apparel and any work incidental thereto;
The making, ornamenting, mending, and finishing of lace and of
lace curtains and nets;
Cabinet and furniture making and upholstery work;
The making of electro-plate;
The making of files;
Fur-pulling;
The making of iron and steel cables and chains;
The making of iron and steel anchors and grapnels;
The making of cart gear, including swivels, rings, loops, gear
buckles, mullin bits, hooks, and attachments of all kinds;
The making of locks, latches, and keys;
*The making of covers for, and the covering, finishing, altering or
repairing of, umbrellas, sunshades, parasols, and articles of a
similar character, and any work incidental thereto;
*The making of paper bags and of paper boxes;
*Brushmaking; and
*The making of stuffed toys.
*These are the additional trades included in the new Order.