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The total number of school swimming pools is now 16, an
increase of one on the previous year. Regular sampling is carried
out and 54 bacteriological samples and 53 chemical samples were
taken during the year. All samples were satisfactory.
Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment
17 licences authorising persons to carry on an Establishment
for Massage or special treatment under the terms of the Essex
County Council Act 1933 were renewed for the period 1st April
1971 to 31st March 1972 being one less than last year. These
licences (annual fee £1.05) were in respect of 14 chiropodists,
1 physiotherapist and 2 beauticians.
Essex County Council Act 1933 — Part V — Employment Agencies
31 licences to carry on Employment Agencies were issued
during the year, an increase of 4 on the previous year. A fee of
£2.10 is payable in respect of new licences and £1.05 for a
renewal.
Theatrical Employees Registration Acts 1925—1928
No new registrations were effected during the year, the
total number of registrations being 16.
Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964
2 new registrations were made in the register of Scrap Metal
Dealers during the year, these registrations being for a period of
3 years. 3 registrations which expired during 1971 were renewed
and 13 others which expired during 1971 were not renewed,
leaving the total number of entries in the register at 25.
Factories Act 1961
The following prescribed particulars — which are required
by Section 153 (1) of the Factories Act 1961 — are requested by
the Secretary of State for Employment with respect to matters
under Parts I and VIII of the Act which are administered by the
Council: —
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