London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Islington 1973
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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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
London County Council (General Powers)
Acts 1920 and 1921
Employment Agencies
Massage or Special Treatment Establishments
Theatrical Employers Registration Acts 1925 — 1928
Performing Animals Act 1925
Celluloid & Cinematograph Film Act 1922
Nurses Agencies Act 1957
Public Health Act 1936
Nursing Homes Act 1936
Mental Health Act 1959
Pet Animals Act 1951
Rag Flock & Other Filling Materials Act 1951
Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1967
Hairdressers and Barbers
SAMPLING FUNCTIONS
Fertilizers & Feeding Stuffs Act 1926
Premises registered:
100
Premises licensed:
84
9
Registered employers:
11
Current registrations:
Nil
Premises used for storage:
1
Premises licensed:
5
Nursing Homes registered:
1
Premises-licensed:
17
Premises on register as upholsterers:
12
Premises registered:
209
Registrations during year:
4
Samples taken:
6
Consumer Protection Act 1961 Samples taken:
Toys (Safety) Regulations 1967 108
Nightdresses (Safety) Regulations 1967 4
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Regulations 1973 3
Cooking Utensils (Safety) Regulations 1972 10
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