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(6) Piggeries.—There are eight remaining piggeries in the district.
(7) Stables.—These premises continue to be a source of trouble. The
occupiers are invariably unable financially to carry out any improvements.
The Council has made byelaws for the control of these premises.
Ninety visits were paid during the year to stable premises, and 25 notices
were served in respect of unsatisfactory conditions.
(/) Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.
There are two premises where upholstery repairs are carried out and these
premises are regularly inspected.
We have not found rag flock in use at either of these establishments, which
are quite small repair shops.
9. SHOPS ACT, 1934.
Inspections carried out for the purposes of Section 10 of this Act numbered 126.
In 15 instances notices were served requiring additional sanitary accommodation,
washing facilities or improved heating.
In the administration of sections dealing with sanitary provisions, difficulties
were met in practice with respect to what is a reasonable temperature and how it
can be maintained in the following types of shops:—
(1) Shops with open fronts;
(2) Shops with open fronts also taking in forecourts under temporary
roof coverings for sale of foods;
(3) Shops for the sale of foodstuffs;
(4) Shops for the sale of wet fish.
Conferences were held with representatives of the London Retail Meat Traders'
Federation and the National Federation of Fishmongers, when it was found that
there was a large measure of agreement between your- officers and the representatives
of these Associations.