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From time to time consultations are arranged with
H.M. Inspector of Factories for this district, with a view
to close co-operation.
OFFENSIVE TRADES
The undermentioned trades which are established in
the Borough are classed as "Offensive" within the meaning
of the Public Health Acts:—
Leather Tanning and Fellmongering.
Rag and Bone Yards.
Fish Frying.
At the end of 1938 there were 15 fried fish shops on
the register. One application was received during 1938 for
permission to commence the trade of fish frying at Surbiton
Road. The application was not approved.
One complaint was received during the year with regard
to alleged sorting of rags at a private house. The
complaint was well founded and action was taken to cause
the practice to cease. The rags were subsequently disposed
of to a Registered Dealer.
RAG FLOCK REGULATIONS 1912
These Regulations are aimed at the prevention of the
use in bedding and upholstery of rag flock which does not
comply with the required standard of cleanliness. Visits
are made to the various workshops where rag flock is used,
and during 1938 one sample of flock was taken. The analysis
showed that the flock conformed to the standard.
THEATRES, CINEMAS, etc.
Although there is no specific statutory duty upon the
Local Authority to keep theatres and places of public entertainment
under supervision from the hygienic point of
view, a circular issued by the Ministry of Health some
years ago requested Local Authorities to arrange for
periodical inspection of these premises, and that special
regard should be paid to the ventilation, condition of
dressing rooms, sanitary arrangements, etc.