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Offensive Trades.
One Dresser of Purskins is established in the Borough. Pour inspections
were carried out.
Smoke Abatement.
During the year 18 complaints of nuisance from smoke were received. 85 smoke
observations were carried out.
Shops Act, 1950.
Under the provisions of this Act 91 visits were made, and in one instance a
notice was served in respect of the w. c. accommodation.
No exemption certificates under the Act were issued during the year.
Pharmacy & Poisons Act, 1933.
A list of persons who sell poisons included in Part II of the Poisons List
is maintained under the provisions of the Pharmacy & Poisons Act, 1933.
The number of persons on the list at the end of 1953 was 100.
National Assistance Act, 1948, Section 47-
A number of cases of aged people came to the notice of the Public Health
Department, but with the co-operation of the Home Help Service of the London
County Council and with the assistance of the District Nurses, the Voluntary
Services and friends and neighbours it was possible to provide proper care at
home for a large proportion. The remainder were persuaded voluntarily to enter a
hospital or home and it was possible to avoid taking action under Section 47.