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Leyton 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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cleansed immediately after use for each person so as to
ensure that no dirt, soap, lather or other matter remains
adhering thereto;
(d) where neck wool or other material is used any one piece
of such wool or material to be used for not more than one
person; Provided that if a material other than wool is
used which is capable of being cleansed this byelaw shall
not operate so as to prevent the subsequent use of any
one piece of material after being cleansed;
(e) any styptic, not applied by means of a spray or upon
fresh cotton wool or other clean material, to be clean;
(f) soap, other than liquid or powdered or tube soap or shaving
cream, to be thoroughly rinsed before use for each separate
person;
(g) every towel or other similar article used in connexion
with the trade or business to be clean;
(h) paper or linen placed on the back of the chair or head
rest to be clean;
(i) a fresh supply of water for each person to be used for
shaving, lathering or washing.
4. For the purpose of securing the cleanliness of the persons
employed in the premises in regard to both themselves and their
clothing, any person carrying on the trade or business of a hairdresser
or barber shall cause every hairdresser or barber while
employed on the premises to keep his hands, his clothes and any
overall which he may wear in a cleanly condition.
5. The byelaws for the purpose of securing the cleanliness
of any premises in the Borough of Leyton used for the purpose of
carrying on the business of a hairdresser or barber and of the
instruments, towels and materials used in such premises which
were made by the Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the Borough
of Leyton acting by the Council on the 17th day of May, 1935,
and were confirmed by the Minister of Health on the 29th day of
July, 1935, are hereby repealed.
Registration of Hawkers of Food.
On 1st January, 1951, there came into operation Section 62
of the Leyton Corporation Act, 1950, which contains the following
provisions:—