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London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1954.
Hairdressers and Barbers.
During the year two new applications were received and
registered, making a total of 96 hairdressers and barbers registered
in the Borough.
Three applications were received and registered for change
of ownership during the year.
All the premises were kept under observation during the year
and several warning letters were sent regarding conditions.
Pharmacy & Poisons Act, 1933.
Pharmacy & Medicines Act, 1941.
The names and addresses of 103 retailers were entered on the
Council's list of persons entitled to sell poisons under Part II of the
Pharmacy & Poisons Act, 1933, and the Pharmacy & Medicines
Act, 1941. The majority of these persons are food retailers and in
some instances the poisons sold are only household disinfectants,
but a careful watch is kept on commodities sold under proprietary
names containing other poisons included in the List.
No action was necessary in respect of any offence under the
Acts.
All premises are inspected for their suitability, methods of
storage and labelling as required under the Acts and have been
found satisfactory.