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Bromley 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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of vermin; 5 for dirty conditions; 34 for cesspool drainage;
and 83 special visits for report on overcrowding under
the Housing Act.
SHOPS ACTS, 1912-1934.
During 1937, 569 inspections were carried out, and in
the following tabulation it is shown that the contraventions
were, in the main, due to the absence of certain prescribed
forms. In all cases informal action sufficed to
secure compliance with the requirements of the Acts.
In a number of instances it was found that assistants
under 18 years of age were working slightly over the prescribed
number of hours, but these irregularities were
rectified without resort to statutory action.
It is pleasing to record that the shop keepers in
Bromley conscientiously endeavour to comply with the
provisions of the Shops Acts.
Particulars of Contraventions found under the Shops Acts.
| Unsatisfactory conditions relating to— | |
|---|---|
| Washing facilities | 5 |
| Ventilation | – |
| Temperature | 6 |
| Sanitary conveniences | 8 |
| Absence of statutory forms— | |
| Assistants' Half-holiday forms | 42 |
| Closing declaration | 4 |
| Form F (Daily hours to be worked by young persons) | 22 |
| Form (t (To be used only in connection with Form F) | 19 |
| Statutory Closing Notice (if partially exempt) | 6 |
| Form II (Abstract of provisions of the Shops Act relating to hours of employment of young persons for retail shops | 22 |
| Form K (Notice with regard to the provision of seats for female workers) | 23 |