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of caravans kept on the site, the space between such dwellings, fire protection,
prevention of nuisance from noise, and for securing adequate
water supplies and sanitary conditions.
Two sites in respect of which licences are issued to private individuals
house 6 caravans.
The Children's Nightdresses Regulations 1964
These regulations made by the Secretary of State under the provisions
conferred by Section 1 of the Consumer Protection Act 1961 came into force
on 1st October 1964. From the date the regulations came into operation no
persons may sell, or have in his possession for sale, a child's nightdress
not complying with the regulations, (subject to certain exceptions).
Periodic checks are made by the Public Health Inspectors on shops
selling such articles and 2 nightdresses were purchased during the year
and submitted for testing. They were found satisfactory in all respects.
Rag Flock and other Filling Materials Act 1951
Rag Flock and other Filling Materials Regulations 1961 and 1965
The above Act and Regulations deal with the licensing and registration
of premises where filling materials for use in upholstered articles
are made or used, with a view to securing the use of clean fillings. No
materials were sampled during the year from the 9 registered premises in
the Borough, nor was it necessary to question any matter in connection
with the businesses concerned.
Hairdressers and Barbers
Under Section 21 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act,
1967, as from the appointed day, no person shall carry on the business of
a hairdresser or barber on any premises in a borough unless he/she is
registered in respect of those premises by the Borough Council. (The
appointed day for the London Borough of Hammersmith was 1st April, 1968).
Proprietors of establishments previously registered under Section 18
of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1954, were advised that
they must again be registered to comply with the terms of this new Act.
By the end of the year, 157 applications for registration had been
dealt with.
The Council took the opportunity of requesting applicants to display
on the premises, in addition to the statutory requirements of certificates
of registration and byelaws, a copy of their price-lists.
Licensing Act 1964
Part II of this Act deals with the sale of intoxicating liquor in club
premises which must be registered with the Clerk to the Justices for the
Sessions area in which the clubs are situated. The local authority or police
may object to the registration or renewal of registration of any premises
considered to be not suitable or convenient and the Department is
able to comment on the public health and food hygiene aspects of such
club premises. In particular, where new applications are being made for
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