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1891, and if used habitually for sleeping purposes, in the Regulations
made by the Borough Council under the Housing Act, 1909.
During the year 10 underground rooms were closed or the illegal
occupation was discontinued, and in 24 cases the rooms were made to
conform to the required standard.
Factory and Workshop Acts.
Section 132 of the Act of 1901 requires every Medical Officer of
Health in his Annual Report specially to report on the administration
of the Act, and tabulated statements were framed by the Home
Secretary with a view to such reports being made upon uniform lines.
The supervision of these premises in London is largely controlled
by the Factory and Workshop Acts; and the Public Health (London)
Act, 1891. For the purpose of their duties with respect to workshops
and workplaces, the Borough Council 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 His
Majesty's 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.