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Enquiries and inspections for reports on new applications for licences 48 (28)
Special inspections and enquiries 123 (95)
Routine inspections 63 (105)
Establishments coming within this category range from premises giving facial beauty treatment,
general massage, and certain forms of electrical treatment to those which provide Turkish and
sauna baths and chiropody. The basic objects of the legislation are to prevent immorality and to
ensure that the only persons employed to give other than non-remedial treatments are those who
can show that by examination or experience they are suited to give such treatments. At the end
of the year 317 (311) licences were in operation.
Betting Shops
These establishments are required to be licensed by the Betting Licensing Justices and applicants
for such licences must by law submit copies of their application to the police and to the City Council
in order that, if necessary, these authorities may raise objection to the licence being granted.
During the year under review 49 (75) applications for betting shops were referred to the Health
Department for reports as to sanitation and in connection with these the City Council lodged
objection to 10 (31); 12 (16) applications were refused by the Justices.
Employment Agencies
Applications for licences to run employment agencies are dealt with by the Town Clerk who
refers them to the Health Department for reports as to the suitability of the premises. A total of
981 (959) employment agencies are licensed by the City Council and during the year 302 (273)
applications were referred to the Health Department and reported upon.