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SHOPS ACTS
The Shops Acts regulate the closing hours of shops and the working
hours of Shop Assistants. Closing hours have during the year given
little cause for complaint. 742 inspections were made under the Shops
Acts, and the infringements found were as follows:—
Hours of Closing 5
Notices to be exhibited or amended 280
Meal Intervals not granted to Staff 4
PROSECUTIONS UNDER SHOPS ACT, 1950
Two cases against local shopkeepers for lack of meal intervals for
staff and for failing to keep Shops Act forms in a prescribed manner.
Fines totalling £11.0.0. with costs were imposed.
Inspection of Schools
The kitchens and serveries, washing facilities and sanitary accommodation
are inspected and any defects or amendments requiring attention
are referred to the Chief Education Officer.
During the year 78 inspections were made and defects found were
referred to the Chief Education Officer.
HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENTS
Legislation calls for the registration of hairdressers and barbers
premises. During the year 140 inspections were made of registered
premises to check that the Byelaws in force were being observed. Generally
little cause for complaint was found at such inspections. Following
the amalgamation with the Coulsdon and Purley Urban District Council,
new Byelaws were adopted and copies sent to all establishments in the
Borough.