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The Council carries out on behalf of the East London and Thames Group
Hospital Management Committees any necessary work of disinfestation at hospitals
and other premises in the Borough coming under their direction. (Statistics on
page 104).
Factories.
Provision is made in Section 153 of the Factories Act 1961 for the Medical
Officer of Health to include in his Annual report prescribed particulars with
respect to matters under the Act administered by the Council. These details
are given on page 108.
Hairdressers and Barbers.
Prior to 1st April, barbers and hairdressers in the area could not conduct
such businesses unless they and their premises were registered with the Bo rough
Councils,which also had powers to make byelaws for the conduct of the businesses.
The byelaw powers are contained in the Public Health Act 1961, and byelaws
were made by the Council on 24th November, 1965, but there is now no provision
for compulsory registration. Moves are a foot to attempt to re-enact compulsory
registration.
Legal Proceedings. A summary of 1egal proceedings instituted during the year
under various Acts and Regulations following ascertainment of contraventions by
the Public Health Inspectors and Technical Assistants wil1 be found on page 105.
Licensing Act, 1961.
Applications for registration of clubs under the Licensing Act 1961 are
dealt with by a magistrate's court, copies of the applications being sent to
the Council for any observations it may wish to make. Public Health Inspectors
visit the premises to report on their suitability as regards the requirements
of Public Health and Food and Drugs legislation. Premises inspected and reported
on during the year numbered 20.
Lodging Houses - Common.
There are four licensed common lodging houses in the Borough, providing
accommodation for 970 persons as follows:-
Salvation Army Hostel, Garford Street. 244 Men
Salvation Army Women's Hostel, Hopetown Street. 228 Women
Salvation Army Hostel, 177, Whitechapel Road. 323 Men
Church Army Hostel, 10/22. Johnson Street.
175 Men
55.