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Enfield 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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35
OUTWORKERS
Sixty one lists containing the names and addresses of 840
outworkers were received during the year. 133 addresses of outworkers
were forwarded to other districts.
The following table gives details of the work carried out:—
| Nature of Work. | No. of Outworkers. | Prosecutions. | Notices served. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel, etc. | 235 | - | - |
| Cardboard Boxes, etc. | 83 | — | - |
| Carding of Buttons, etc. | 2 | — | - |
| Artificial Flowers | 14 | — | - |
| Brush Making and Artist's Materials | 47 | - | - |
| Electrical Cables, etc. | 426 | — | - |
| Christmas Crackers, etc. | 7 | — | - |
| Stuffed Toys, Games and Toys | 11 | — | - |
| Druggist's Sundries | 2 | — | - |
| Brass Articles | 12 | — | - |
| Jewellery | 1 | — | - |
| Total | 840 | — | - |
HAIRDRESSERS' AND BARBERS' PREMISES.
Byelaws were made in 1937 for the purpose of securing the
cleanliness of any premises used for carrying on the business of a
hairdresser or barber and of the instruments, towels, and materials
used in such premises.
These byelaws have proved useful in maintaining a high standard
in the premises of the Borough.
PLACES OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT
Number of inspections of sanitary accommodation 70
OFFENSIVE TRADES
During the year the Council by Order declared a business in
Enfield dealing with butchers' waste to be an offensive trade. The
Order has been submitted to the Minister of Housing and Local
Government and is awaiting confirmation.