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Trading from Mobile Vans. The Edgware and District Chamber
of Commerce submitted a resolution that they viewed with considerable
apprehension the increase in trade from mobile shops after closing hours
and on Sundays, by persons who have no shop premises. They felt that
steps should be taken by way of amending legislation with a view to such
mobile shops being brought within the meaning of the Shops Acts as
regards closing hours. A High Court judgement had been given that a
mobile shop was not a shop on Sunday. From replies to questions in the
House on this matter, it appears that it is accepted that legislation is
necessary, and that it would be introduced as soon as practicable.
Places of Entertainment
At the end of the year there were as last year 75 premises in the
district licensed for public entertainment. These include 10 cinemas,
14 public houses, 13 church halls, 4 local authority assembly halls, 21
schools, 13 dance and other assembly halls, clubs, etc. To these, 71 visits
of inspection were made. The premises on the whole were found to be
kept in a clean condition, but in a few cases redecoration was necessary;
on approach being made to the owners, the work was put in hand.
During the year the district lost its only theatre.
Licensed Premises
There are 58 licensed premises in the district. Most are modern
buildings with satisfactory sanitary conveniences. At a few, however, the
standards were not satisfactory. Two premises are old and need
modernising. A report about the state of these premises is sent to the
Clerk of the Justices each year, just before the Brewster Session.
Keeping of Pet Animals
The number of licensed pet shops in the district is 13. All were
inspected during the year. They were found to be satisfactory at all but
one where the premises were dirty.
Rag Flock
The four premises in the district registered under this Act were
visited during the year. They were found to be kept in a clean condition.
In no case was any dirty filling material found on the premises.
Marine Stores
Two persons are registered with this Authority under the Old Metal
dealers Act, 1861 as they deal in old metal. No complaint of any nuisance
at these premises was received during the year.
Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises
The Council has made byelaws under Section 282 of the Middlesex
ounty Council Act, 1944 for the purpose of securing the cleanliness of
any premises in their district used for the purpose of carrying on the
business of a hairdresser or barber and of the instruments, towels,
Equipment and materials used in the premises. Every person using any
such premises shall keep exhibited in a suitable place a copy of the