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SECTION C
Sanitary circumstances of the Area
The tables on pages 103 to 104 summarise, as far as possible,
the sanitary work of the Department; from these it will be seen
that a total of 16,887 houses and premises have been inspected or
re-inspected during the year; 462 intimation notices and 170
statutory notices were served.
Registered complaints, numbering 2,166 show an increase of
184 over those of the previous year, a total greatly in excess of the
pre-war average of 700.
Legislation.—With reference to this Section the most
important statutory instruments passed during the year are listed
below: —
Home Safety Act, 1961.—Operative from 18th May, 1961, this
Act, in repealing Section 82 of the London County Council (General
Powers) Act, 1957, enables the Council to promote safety in the
home and to make contributions to voluntary organisations whose
activities consist of or include the promotion of safety in the home.
Responsibilities of the Council under the Act have been referred
to the Public Health Committee.
Consumer Protection Act, 1961.—In seeking provisions to
protect consumers this Act repeals the Heating Appliances (Fireguards)
Act, 1952, and the Oil Burners (Standards) Act, 1960,
although regulations made under the repealed Acts remain enforceable
under the new Act which becomes effective from the 19th May,
1961.
Licensing Act, 1961.—This Act, extending to England and
Wales only, was introduced to amend the Licensing Act, 1953, to
make further provisions concerning the sale and supply of intoxicating
liquor and further, to introduce rules to control licensed
premises and purposes connected therewith. There are two operative
dates involved, namely, 1st November, 1961 and the 1st March,
1962, and the Council's duties under the Act are twofold. The
first is in respect of the suitability of premises for the purpose in
view (Section 27, sub-section (b)), and secondly, their conformity
with the Town and Country Planning Acts.