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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Havering 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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Summary of Infringements (cont'd.)
| Section | Details | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Failing to Report Accident | 1 |
| 49 | Failing to Register | 55 |
| 50 | Abstracts | 48 |
| 53 | Obstructing Inspector | - |
Table of Prosecutions
| No. | Section | Offence | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | passages obstructed | £20 fine |
| 2 | 6(4) | thermometer not provided | £20 fine |
| 24 | first aid box not provided | £20 fine | |
| 3 | 16 | stairs and passages obstructed | £40 fine |
| 4 | 16 | passages obstructed | £60 fine |
| 5 | 4 | cleanliness of walls | £10 fine |
| 16 | defective floor | £10 fine |
Consumer Protection Acts 1961 — I 971
The Consumer Protection Act 1961 gives power to the Secretary
of State to make regulations giverning the safety requirements,
and construction of certain goods.
The 1971 Act came into force in April, and this extends the scope
of regulations such that if a retailer is found to be selling goods
which contravene the regulations, and this is due to the act or
default of his supplier, then proceedings may now be taken against
the supplier as well as, or instead of, the retailer. In addition,
the new Act has altered the defence provisions of the 1961 Act.
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