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Altogether the cost to the Council of this one enquiry was
calculated as in excess of £200. The firm concerned are due to
answer numerous summonses early in the new year.
With the completion of additional phases of the Romford
Central Shopping Centre, more occupiers are taking advantageof
the local Orders permitting six-day trading on a range of goods
outside those normally exempted. During the year a further Order
was granted allowing the sale of footwear on the 'early closing
day'.
Generally the observance of the Shops Acts has been satisfactory
apart from the notable exception above, although it was
considered necessary to prosecute on three other occasions. The
majority of contraventions found were of a minor nature and soon
remedied with usually only one follow-up visit required.
Summary of Contraventions
Early Closing Day
Failing to exhibit an early closing day notice 25
Failing to close for the "serving of customers" 3
Failing to observe the Regulations 4
Evening Closing Hours
Failing to close for the "serving of customers" 2
Sunday Trading
Failing to close for the "serving of customers" 6
Failing to observe the Regulations 8
Conditions of Employment
F ailing to exhibit notice specifying the day of
Assistants' weekly half-holiday 59
Failing to allow Assistants a weekly half-holiday 9
Failing to allow intervals for meals and rest 165
Failing to exhibit the Abstract of Act and to keep
records of hours worked by young persons 60
Failing to give young persons at least eleven hours
consecutive rest to include 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. 27
Exceeding maximum permitted hours of employment
of a young person 4
Failing to keep a record of Sunday employment 6
Failing to allow holidays in lieu of Sunday employment 2
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