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A report upon the sanitary conveniences is usually supplied
to the Licensing Bench annually, and the very satisfactory
conditions which now exist are due in no small
measure to the support and co-operation afforded by the
Bench to your Council.
RAG FLOCK ACTS, 1911 AND 1928.
There are no known work-places in the town where
Rag Flock, or materials coming within the legal definition
of Rag Flock, are used. No samples of material were taken
for analysis.
SHOP ACTS, 1912 TO 1931.
One hundred and eighty-eight visits were made in
respect of the administration of the Shops Acts.
There appears to be a general desire on the part of
the shopkeepers to comply with the Acts, and but few
complaints were received during the year. Advice has been
given to shopkeepers respecting the various provisions of
the Acts and especially with regard to the proper notices
which should be exhibited in the shops regarding the halfday
closing and the half-holiday for assistants.
In cases where a shop is not closed at the proper time
the occupier is interviewed. This is followed up by a
letter giving particulars of the closing times and a warning
that any further contravention will be reported to the
appropriate Committee. This procedure usually has the
desired effect.
CONCLUSION.
I desire to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and the Members
of the Public Health Committee and Corporation generally,
for your continued consideration and support, and your other