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D (5)s Fowl Pest
In consequence of outbreaks of fowl pest in the
Borough, several premises were declared to be infected
places by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food,
when all the statutory rules were put into operation as
provided for by the Fowl Pest Order.
In no cases was it necessary to implement provisions
of the Public Health Act, 1936.
D (6) Shops Act 1950
The following Closing Orders arc in operation in the
area:—
Closing hour
(1) Erith Weekly Half-Holiday (No.
1) Orde- dated 17th. Feb., 1913. Thursday, 1 p.m.
(2) Erith Hairdressers & Barbers
Shops Closing Order dated 11th March,
1947. Every evening, 7 p.m.
(a) No partial exemption orders with regard to Sunday
trading provided for by section 48 of the Shops Act,
1950, exist.
(b) The majority of unmixed trade shops in the
Borough close at 5.30 p.m. to 6 p.m
(c) No legal proceedings were instituted during the
year, but on five occasions it was found necessary to draw
the attention of shop-keepers to the provisions regarding
Sunday trading.
(d) The application of section 38 of the Shops Act
1950 resulted in the following improvements at shops
being effected: —
Heating facilities provided or renewed 5
Washing facilities improved 6
Lighting improved 2
Seats provided 5
Sanitary conveniences 3
D (7) Sanitary Accommodation at Offices
When plans are submitted in connection with industrial
development special attention is given to the provision
of suitable and sufficient sanitary accommodation for all