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tacle occupying a stationary position at a place in the
carriageway or footway of any street in any metropolitan
borough without a licence from the borough council
authorising him so to do." Provided that this section
shall not apply to any person selling or exposing or offering
for sale any article or thing from or upon any barrow
cart stall or other receptacle which he ordinarily moves
from place to place in pursuit of and while conducting his
trade.
During the year 120 licences were issued to street
traders.
All premises used for the storage of food, clothing, &c.,
are inspected and reported upon by the Sanitary
Inspectors.
Notices are served where the conditions are not satisfactory,
and the licences are withheld until the necessary
works have been carried out.
Tteports on storage premises in adjoining boroughs
have been obtained through the Medical Officers of
Health, whilst reports on similar premises in this Borough
have been furnished to the Medical Officers of Health
concerned.
Fried-fish Shops.—The fried-fish shops are regularly
and constantly inspected for the purpose of ensuring conformity
with the Bye-laws made by the London County
Council. At the same time a careful look-out is kept on
the condition of the fish.
Bakehouses.—One new bakehouse was opened during
the year, whilst the use of one bakehouse was discontinued.
The 45 bakehouses in use in the Borough have been
regularly inspected during the year. Fifteen notices were
served relating to various defects, and complied with.
It was necessary to apply for a summon against a Baker
whose bakehouse was found not to be in conformity with
the Act.