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(iii) The period for compliance with a notice as to the employment
of persons in unwholesome premises is reduced from
one month to ten days.
From the above it will be seen that the provisions as to Cleanliness,
Overcrowding, Temperature and Sanitary conveniences have
been changed and amended, requiring the special attention of the
Factory Inspector, particularly those relating to overcrowding; a
gradual survey will be necessitated, paying particular attention to
these points.
Underground Bakehouses.
With regard to Underground Bakehouses, in respect of which
a certificate of suitability was issued in 1902, the Act imposes upon
the Council the duty of causing them to be re-examined during the
year beginning on 1st July, 1938, and in every fifth succeeding year.
Unless the Council are satisfied as a result of the examination
that the bakehouse is suitable for use as such as regards construction,
height, light, ventilation and any hygienic respect, the certificate
issued under the Act of 1901 shall cease to have effect. The occupier
may appeal to a Court of Summary Jurisdiction against the decision
of the Local Authority to terminate the certificate, and may further
appeal to Quarter Sessions.
The prohibition of the use of basement bakehouses under the
new Act is enforceable by the Local Authority in all cases, whereas
under the 1901 Act it was enforceable by the Local Authority in the
case of retail basement bakehouses only.
There are at the present time 20 occupied Underground Bakehouses
in respect of which a certificate was issued in 1901.
It will be necessary for a complete survey to be made of these
bakehouses, in order that the Committee can consider whether they
are able to recommend the certificate to be continued. The survey
has been commenced, and I propose when it is completed to report
further on the matter.
Summary.
(i) The Factories Act of 1937 came into force on 1st July, 1938,
and is a consolidating and amending measure.