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ings and giving them more of the cheerful aspect of
a place of light and learning. With regard to
workshops, the local authority has no power to require
alterations merely on account of age and higher
modern standards. So long as the premises are
adequate for the purpose and the workers are tolerably
treated with regard to lighting, temperature, cleanliness
and sanitary accommodation we must be content.
There is, however, an unfortunate multiplicity of
small workshops conducted by employers of limited
resources and this tends to lead to a low standard of
workshop hygiene, which is especially the case when
the workshops are old or frequently changing hands.