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appropriate provisions and upon H.M. Inspector of Factories in respect of
the remainder. In certain types of premises all the provisions are
dealt with by the Factory Inspector e.g., Crown properties, factory and
railway premises, schools,and premises occupied by local authorities.
The duties of the Council under the Act have been placed on the
Public Health Inspectors. Although the Act does not come into operation
until 1964, one of the district public health inspectors was appointed in
September to survey, with the assistance of pupil-public health inspectors,
premises in the Borough which are subject to the provisions enforceable
by the Council. By the end of the year 1,120 visits to offices and shops
had been made to ascertain conditions existing, to advise on the provisions
of the Act and likely requirements of the Regulations not yet made so that
preparations could be put in hand for the execution of any necessary works.
Where contraventions of existing legislation affecting the premises were
ascertained appropriate action was taken which included the service by
this Inspector of notices under the Shops Act 1950. (See Table on page 67).
Pet Animals Act. 1951
There are 5 licensed pet shops in the Borough including stalls in
markets. No contraventions were discovered of the conditions subject
to which the annual licences are granted by the Council.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act. 1933
The sale of certain poisons (chiefly those used for sanitary domestic
and horticultural purposes) by persons other than pharmacists is subject
to the provisions of this Act and the Rules made thereunder. A person
selling such poisons must have his name entered on a List kept by the
Council, and must make application annually for re-entry and pay a prescribed
fee. Compliance rust be made with the requirements relating to
storage, transport, labelling, and containers.
There are 53 names on the Council's List, 67 visits to premises being
made during the year.
Radioactive Substances Act. 1960
As from 1st December 1963 persons who keep or use radioactive
materials are, unless exempted, required to register with the Minister
of Housing and Local Government and obtain authorisation from him for the
accumulation or disposal of radioactive waste.
Certificates of registration issued under Section 1 and authorisations
under Sections 6 and 7 of the Act were issued by the Minister on
four promises in the Borough, namely; the London Hospital Medical College,
Queen Mary College, the Royal Mint Refinery and Messrs. Truman, Hanbury &
Buxton's Brewery.
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