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certain premises where such materials are used in upholstering,
stuffing or lining of bedding, toys, baby carriages, etc.
There are no premises in the Borough where rag flock or other
filling materials are manufactured but 45 premises are registered
for the use of such materials in the trades conducted therein.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
The operation of this Act is probably of more importance in
Bethnal Green than in any other London Borough on account of the
Sunday morning dog market which has been held in Bethnal Green for
many years and which serves both vendors and purchasers throughout
the whole of the County of London and even beyond.
The conditions under which all pet animals are sold have
improved very much indeed since the Act was introduced. During
the year 19 licences were granted in respect of shops and 53
licences in respect of stalls.
10 warning letters were sent in connection with various
infringements of the Act.
Atmospheric Pollution
A station for the monthly measurement of deposited matter and
of sulphur dioxide is installed on the roof of a building at one
of the Council's Depots. The apparatus used is in two parts, one
instrument being a deposit gauge for the measurement of ash and grit,
etc., in the atmosphere and the other a lead peroxide instrument by
which the amount of sulphur dioxide is measured.
In addition, a second station for recording the daily measurement
of pollution by sulphur dioxide and of smoke is installed at the
Town Hall.
The results obtained from the instruments at the two stations are
communicated to the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.
Hairdressers and Barbers
Section 18 of the London County Council (General Powers) Act,
1954, requires the registration of premises and the persons carrying
on the business of hairdressers or barbers thereat. At the end of
the year, 52 premises were registered and 59 inspections were made
to them during the year.