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YOUNG PERSONS (EMPLOYMENT) ACT, 1938
Cinemas and boot and shoe repairing are the only occupations where
young persons are being employed under the above Act. The registers kept at
these premises are periodically inspected.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY COUNCIL ACT, 1944 - 1950 - STREET TRADING
Under the provisions of the Byelaws made by the Council under the
above Acts, a number of letters of warning were sent for contraventions.
Legal proceedings were instituted in twenty-two cases and fines
amounting to £11. 12. 6d. with costs of £2. 0. 0d. were imposed.
Shops, stores and other traders premises coming within the scope of
the Act were inspected throughout the year including Sundays and evenings.
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) ACT, 1952
The Shops Act Inspector is the Appointed Authorised Officer under
the Act.
Inspections were carried out under the Act during the year and one
electric fire which did not comply with the Act was discovered. The fire in
question was withdrawn from sale, and was returned by the shopkeeper to the
makers for amendment.
BETTING AND GAMING ACT, 1960
The Shops Act Inspector is authorised to carry out inspections under
the gaming provisions of the above Act, to see that permitted premises are
properly conducted.
One visit was paid during 1960.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
HOUSING
336 houses were repaired as a result of formal and informal action.
This was again less than the previous year (700 or so houses in 1958, 490
houses in 1959) and shows that housing conditions are improving somewhat.
114 houses in seven areas were represented for clearance. On
February 8th, 1960, Bounces Road Area No.l. comprising 165-173 (odd numbers
inclusive), Bounces Road and 1-6 Warley Road, Bounces Road Area No.2. comprising
177-213 (odd numbers inclusive) Bounces Road, 1-9 (odd numbers inclusive)
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