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Ulceration" due to contact with tar and "Chrome Ulceration" due to contact
with chromic acid or bi-chromates.
This Order enforces the provisions of Section 73 (4) of the Factory and
Workshops Act 1901, with reference to these diseases.
I sent a copy of this Order (as stated later) to Messrs. T. Glover & Co.,
Ltd., of the Gothic Works, in August.
Y.—Theatres and Music Halls.
1 received a circular dated the 20th August from the Ministry of Health
which advised local authorities to cause these places to be periodically visited
by my staff and report any insanitary conditions found therein to the Council
and County Council who issues the licenses.
VI.—Shops Early Closing Act, 1920.
The duty of enforcing the previous Acts is thereby transferred from the
Police to the Inspectors of the Council.
VII.—Water Supply.
The River Lea Water-shed (Flooding) Act, 1920, empowers the Conservancy
Board to prepare a scheme for the effective prevention of the flooding of
lands and for carrying off the overflow. The Act further authorises the
Board to make enquiries and surveys and prepare the necessary plans and
systems. In conjunction with the Lea Conservancy Board, an Engineering
Advisory Committee has been appointed, on which the engineers of the districts
in this watershed are members.