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Ministry of Labour
Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 - Various Circulars.
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL TREATMENT
The Council is the licensing authority for establishments for massage and special
treatment, under Part IV of the London County Council (General Powers) Act 1920. Byelaws
made by the London County Council in 1921 with respect to these establishments continue
in force.
Establishments licensed during the year numbered 6.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF STAFF
The department's medical officers undertake for the Council the medical examination
of new entrants to the Council's service, of staff and employees absent due to sickness
exceeding one month, of employees considered for participation in the Sick Pay Scheme
and for extension of service beyond the age of 65 years, as well as assessments for
gratuities and other reasons as required.
Examinations carried out during the year numbered 1,073, compared with 670 last
year.
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Persons who keep or use radioactive materials, unless exempted, are required, under
the provisions of the Radioactive Substances Act 1960, to register with the Ministry of
Housing and Local Government and to obtain authority for the accumulation or disposal
of radioactive waste.
The Ministry has issued 8 registration certificates under Section 1 of the Act with
respect to premises in the borough.
In addition two hospitals for which registration certificates are not required use
radioactive materials.
STAFF CHANGES
Staff changes which took place during the year are summarised as follows:-
79.