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CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PUBLIC CONTROL
These functions are concerned with conditions of employment, closing hours and exemption orders
under the Shops Act 1950 and related legislation, licensing or registration requirements of premises and
sampling of materials on sale to the public.
Explosive Acts 1875 and 1923
Fireworks Act 1951
The Keeping of Fireworks Order 1959
Premises registered :
125
London County Council (General Powers)
Acts 1920 and 1921
Employment Agencies
Massage or Special Treatment Establishments
Premises licensed :
70
12
Theatrical Employers Registration Acts 1925 — 1928
Registered employers
12
Performing Animals Act 1925
Current registrations
Nil
Celluloid & Cinematograph Film Act 1922
Premises used for storage :
1
Nurses Agencies Act 1957
Premises licensed :
3
Public Health Act 1936
Nursing Homes Act 1936
Mental Health Act 1959
Pharmacy & Poisons Act 1933
Listed sellers of Part II Poisons
other than pharmacists :
100
Additions to the list during the year:
9
Pet Animals Act 1951
Rag Flock & Other Filling Materials Act 1951
Premises licensed :
13
Premises on register as upholsterers :
31
Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1967
Hairdressers and Barbers
SAMPLING FUNCTIONS
Fertilizers & Feeding Stuffs Act 1926
Samples taken :
8
Consumer Protection Act 1961
Toys (Safety) Regulations 1967
Nightdresses (Safety) Regulations 1967
ENFORCEMENT
Samples taken :
36
6
Total 42
One successful prosecution was taken for the sale of an adult nightdress not bearing a warning
label to keep it away from fire in accordance with the Nightdresses (Safety) Regulations, 1967.
45
Nursing Homes registered
1
Premises registered :
220
Registrations during year
42