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(ii) Temperature.
In 1 shop it was found necessary to require additional heating
facilities in order to ensure that a suitable and sufficient temperature
was maintained.
(iii) Sanitary Conveniences.
Sanitary accommodation and/or additional sanitary accommodation
was provided or existing accommodation was cleansed
or repaired in 9 shops. One Certificate of Exemption under the
Shops Act, 1934, was issued.
(iv) Lighting.
In 2 shops it was found necessary to require better lighting
which had been impaired by the erection of permanent blackout
shutters. No action was found necessary in this respect.
(v) Washing Facilities.
In 10 shops proper washing facilities were provided, or existing
apparatus was cleansed or repaired.
(vi) Facilities for Meals.
No action was found necessary in this respect.
(vii) Seats for Female Assistants.
In 2 cases shopkeepers were required to provide seats for
female assistants.
(viii) Closing.
No Closing Orders have been made for shops in the District,
but the days of Early Closing generally observed are:—
Wednesdays—Chislehurst; The Oval, Sidcup.
Thursdays—Sidcup High Street; Blackfen; Mottingham;
St. Paul's Cray.
(ix) Hours.
In 1 instance an offence respecting hours of employment was
remedied after the attention of the shopkeeper had been drawn
thereto..
In no case was it found necessary to take formal action.
(x) Records.
87 shops were found not to be keeping, exhibiting, or providing
the necessary Notices or Records, and in each case a
letter was sent to the shopkeeper.
16. Conclusion.
In conclusion I desire to place on record my appreciation of
the assistance rendered by all members of the Department.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Madam and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
A. V. B. ALLEN,
Chief Sanitary and Shops Acts Inspector.