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Council (General Powers) Act, 1954.
Seventy-one inspections were made and in no instance was
it found necessary to serve written notice, such minor defects as
were found being dealt with on the Inspector's verbal request. The
number of premises on the register at the end of the year was 85.
Shops Act, 1950
Lighting, washing facilities, facilities for taking meals,
temperature, ventilation and sanitary conveniences are now the
responsibility of the Borough Council although the London County
Council still operate such powers in respect of seven premises
licensed for public entertainment.
No contraventions were reported.
Consumer Protection Act, 1961
This Act entitled "An Act to make provision for the
protection of consumers" came into force on the 19th August,
1961. The provisions relating to heating appliances and oil burners,
which are administered by the Department and were formerly contained
in the Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952, and the
Oil Burners (Standards) Act,1960, are now incorporated in the new
Act.
Regulations prescribing standards of safety, construction,
design and performance will be issued by the Secretary of State.
The Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
New Regulations entitled "The Rag Flock and Other Filling
Materials Regulations, 1961" were issued during the year superseding
the Regulations of 1951 and 1954. These Regulations deal
with the following matters:-
(a) Used wood wool is prescribed as a filling material to which
the Act applies.
(b) The standards of cleanliness for each kind of filling
material to which the Act applies.