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(2) This Owner was prosecuted on two summonses regarding
two separate premises. He was Ordered to complete the
work in seven days and the Corporation was allowed
£1 1s. Od. costs on each summons.
(3) Shops Acts. (Four Summonses)
Proceedings were taken against the Firm and Managers
for selling after hours. The Firm was fined 40/- and
£1 1s. Od. costs were awarded and the Managers were fined
5/-.
(4) Shops Acts
This Occupier was summoned for selling after hours. The
defendant was fined 20/- : no costs allowed.
DISINFECTION
The routine disinfection of rooms and bedding after Scarlet
Fever and Diphtheria has been discontinued since 1932. Bedding is
steam disinfected after Tuberculosis, without charge, and at
Hospitals and Nursing Homes to prevent the spread of infection.
Other work is done on request and charged for.
Bedding and clothing was removed for Steam Disinfection in
141 cases, and Rooms Disinfected at 45 Houses, an amount of £22
being received for this work.
THE SHOPS ACTS.
During the year, 538 visits were made under the above Acts.
In 49 cases " defects " were found. The " defects " discovered were :
Defective or dirty W.C. apartment 7
Absence of or defective washing accommodation 3
Hours of work by assistant under 18 too long 1
Absence of forms 27
Selling after hours 11
The Occupier was " warned " in every case of selling after
hours, and proceedings were taken against two shopkeepers when
a second offence was detected. After the Occupier had been communicated
with in the other†7 cases the "defect" was remedied.
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