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Finsbury 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]
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Prior to 1st August, 1964, 36 inspections were carried out under
the Shops Act 1950 involving the service of l notice.
Rag and Bone Dealers:
There are no known premises where such trade is carried out, which
would bring them within the scope of the Bye-Laws in this connection. There
are 4 premises where trade is carried on in rags and waste paper etc.
Rag Flock:
At the end of 1964, 2 premises in the Borough were licensed for the
manufacture or storage of rag flock, and 6 premises were registered to use
filling materials under the Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act 1951.
Two visits were paid to these premises in 1964. On each occasion the
conditions have been found to be reasonably satisfactory. One sample of
filling material was taken during the year and was found to be satisfactory.
Offensive Trades:
At the end of the year no business was licensed pursuant to Section
140 of the Public Health (London) Act 1936, sanctioning the carrying on of
an offensive trade.
Factories:
The official returns for 1964, are as follows:—
| Premises | Number on Register | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | ||
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1,2,3,4 — 6 are to be enforced by Local A uthorities. | 29 | 3 | 1 | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority. | 1,141 | 167 | 25 | - |
| (iii) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding out-workers premises). | 12 | 12 | - | - |
| Total | 1,182 | 182 | 26 | NIL |