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(b) Where new factories or alterations to existing factories are proposed that require
Planning Permission and/or Building Regulations control and an application is made to the Local
Authority for the required approval, then arrangements exist between the Borough Engineer
& Surveyor and the Chief Public Health Inspector for plans to be passed between departments
for perusal. Once again this year this process has been instrumental in bringing to light the
need for many aspects of design and layout to be reconsidered at the plan stage.
Outworkers Premises
A total of 156 persons were notified to this Authority, by the Local Authorities in whose
area their employers are in business, as being employed in their homes undertaking "outwork".
The making of various forms of wearing apparel was the most frequently notified form
of outwork, 119 persons being so notified. A further 37 persons were engaged in making or
finishing lampshades.
No unwholesome premises were found to be in use and no proceedings taken.
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