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14. Shops Acts.
(i) During the year 196 inspections and observations of
shops were made, and 22 Informal Notices were served in
connection with the Acts.
There are 629 shops situate in the District.
(ii) Ventilation.
It was found necessary to require improvement to the
ventilation at two shop premises.
(iii) Temperature.
The provision of facilities to ensure that a suitable and
sufficient temperature could be maintained was required at
three shops.
(iv) Sanitary Conveniences.
Sanitary accommodation and/or additional sanitary
accommodation was provided in 8 shops.
(v) Lighting.
It was not found necessary to require better lighting in
any shop.
(vi) Washing Facilities.
Proper washing facilities were provided in 3 shops.
(vii) Facilities for Meals.
In one case it was found necessary to require the provision
of proper facilities for the taking of meals at the shop.
(viii) Seats for Female Assistants.
In no case was a shopkeeper required to provide seats for
female assistants.
(ix) Closing.
No Closing Orders were made for shops in the District.
The days of Early Closing generally observed are:—
Wednesdays—Chislehurst and The Oval, Sidcup.
Thursdays—Remainder of the District.
(x) Hours.
Action was taken in three cases.
(xi) Records.
It was found that 18 shopkeepers were not keeping, exhibiting,
or providing the necessary Notices or Records, and
in each case an appropriate letter was sent.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
A. V. B. ALLEN,
Chief Sanitary and Shops Acts Inspector.
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