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D (6) Shops Act 1950
(a) The following Closing Orders are in operation in
the area: —
Erith Weekly Half holiday (No. 1) Order, dated 17th
February, 1913. Closing hour: Thursday 1 p.m.
Erith Hairdressers and Barbers Shops Closing Order.
Dated 11th March; 1947. Closing hour: Every evening 7
p.m.
(b) No partial exemption Orders with regard to Sunday
trading provided for by Section 48 of the Shops Act 1950
exist.
(c) The majority of unmixed trade shops in the Borough
close at 5.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
(d) No legal proceedings were instituted during the
year, but on four occasions it was found necessary to draw
the attention of shopkeepers to the statutory provisions
with regard to Sunday trading.
(e) The application of the provisions of Section 38 of
the Shops Act, 1950, resulted in the following improvements
being effected: —
Heating facilities provided or renewed 3
Washing facilities 3
Lighting improved 1
Seats provided 2
Sanitary conveniences 2
D (7) Sanitary Accommodation at Offices
In accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of
the Public Health Act 1936, all new offices constructed in
the developing Belvedere area were provided with suitable
and sufficient sanitary conveniences.
Various improvements have been effected in sanitary
accommodation already existing at office premises.