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Greater London Council (General Powers) Act, 1968
Part VIII Night Cafes
The 2 applications for registration as night cafes which
were outstanding at the end of the previous year were both issued
in 1971. 2 other applications were received during the year, one
of which was eventually withdrawn and the other was in abeyance
pending the completion of alterations to the premises.
These registrations are in respect of premises which it is
proposed to keep open later than 11 p.m. and which are not subject
to control by a Justices on-licence for the sale of intoxicating
liquor.
This legislation laid down comprehensive conditions for
night cafes in the Greater London area, most of these conditions
being eventually incorporated and applied nationally under the
terms of the Late Night Refreshment Houses Act 1969.
Late Night Refreshment Houses Act 1969
The Late Night Refreshment Houses (Variation of Duty)
Order 1970 (S.I. 1970/1358) which came into operation at 1st
January 1971 increased the duty payable on a Refreshment House
licence from £1.05 to £6. This increase obviously resulted in a
reduction of the number of licences issued during the year from
11 to 6. These licences cover the period from 1st April 1971 to
31st March 1972 and require that the premises should not be
opened at any time between 11 o'clock at night and 5 o'clock
in the morning.
Occupiers of premises who want to keep open after 11 p.m.
must comply with and be registered under Part VIII of the Greater
London Council (General Powers) Act 1968 as night cafes.
Game Act 1831
4 licences authorising the applicants — all local shopkeepers
to buy and sell game were issued during the year. These
licences cover the period 1st July 1971 to 31st June 1972.
Food and Drugs Act 1955 — Section 16
During the year 3 applications for registration of premises
for the manufacture of sausages or potted, pressed, pickled or
preserved food intended for sale and 22 applications for registra-
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