View report page

CONSUMER PROTECTION AMD 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 Premises registered :
Fireworks Act 1951 ( 109
The Keeping of Fireworks Order 1959
London County Council (General Powers)
Acts 1920 and 1921 Premises licensed :
Employment Agencies 76
Massage or Special Treatment Establishments 8
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 :
5
Public Health Act 1936 ( Nursing Homes registered :
Nursing Homes Act 1936 1
Mental Health Act 1959
Pet Animals Act 1951 Premises-licensed :
15
Rag Flock & Other Filling Materials Act 1951 Premises on register as upholsterers :
13
Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1967 { Premises registered :
[ 223
Hairdressers and Barbers { Registrations during year :
6
SAMPLING FUNCTIONS
Fertilizers & Feeding Stuffs Act 1926 Samples taken :
3
Consumer Protection Act 1961 Samples taken :
Toys (Safety) Regulations 1967 61
Nightdresses (Safety) Regulations 1967 5
Oil Heaters Regulations 1962 - 1966 4
ENFORCEMENT
The following is a list of the prosecutions undertaken during the year in respect of contraventions of
the legislation referred to above:-
32