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considered by the Borough Council in October, and an urgent appeal
was made to the County Council to provide such accommodation to meet
the requirements of the great number of persons who visit Hampstead
Heath not only on Bank Holidays but every day, especially on Saturdays
and Sundays. It was further pointed out to the County Council that
the early undertaking of the work would provide employment for the
unemployed. That such accommodation is urgently needed does not
admit of argument, and since the opening of the Tube Railway this
provision has become an absolute necessity. The inconvenience caused
to visitors must be great, while the condition of the Heath is in places
rendered objectionable. The provision of the required accommodation
is now the subject of negotiation between the County Council and the
Borough Council.
FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACT, 1901.
Section 132 of the Act requires every Medical Officer of Health in
his Annual Report specially to report on the administration of the Act,
and five tabulated statements were framed by the Home Secretary with
a view to such reports being made upon uniform lines.
Administration.
The supervision of these premises is largely controlled by the
Factory and Workshop Acts; and in London by the Public Health
(London) Act, 1891.
For the purpose of their duties with respect to workshops and
workplaces under the Acts, the Borough Council and their officers are
given by section 125 of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, the
same powers of entry, inspection, taking legal proceedings, or otherwise,
as are possessed by Factory Inspectors.
Under section 131 of the Act of 1901 it is the duty of the Borough
Council to keep a Register of all Workshops situate within their
district.