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PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933
The following applications were received during 1956 for retention.or entry
in the Council:s.list of persons entitled to sell poisons included in Part II of
the Poisons List:-
Retentions 126
New entries 7
PET ANIMALS ACT 1951
This Act has been in force since the 1st April, 1952, and requires that
no person shall keep a pet shop unless licensed by a local authority.
Seven licences were in force during 1956 and no contraventions were
reported,
HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS
By-laws made by the St. Pancras Borough Council pursuant to section 18(4)
of the London County Council (General Powers) Act 1954 render it illegal for
any person to carry on the business of Hairdresser or Barber in the Borough
unless he and the premises are registered by the Borough Council,
The by-laws also govern the cleanliness of the premises, instruments,
towels materials and equipment used as well as that of the persons employed
and their clothing. They also require an adequate fresh water supply and washing
facilities.
At the end of the year under review 130 persons and premises were registered.
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