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Kingston upon Thames 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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7. SHOPS AND OFFICES.
The Shops Act, 1950 which came into operation on the 1st
October, 1950, has become the main Statute controlling the
arrangements for the health and welfare of shop workers.
Working conditions in the majority of shops are kept up to a
satisfactory standard. When change of occupier takes place or
when structural alterations are proposed, the provisions of
the Shops Act, 1950 are borne in mind during discussions with
managements or owners. The Sanitary Inspectors are also
responsible for the administration of the law relating to shop
hours, including early closing and Sunday trading.
Contraventions of the law have been observed in a few
cases. The informal action taken proved successful. It is,
however, necessary to maintain constant observation to ensure
compliance with the law. This is essential in the interests
of the traders themselves in order to maintain fair conditions
for all. It is equally important from the Shop
Assistants point of view particularly in respect of hours
of work and the welfare conditions.
There has, as yet, been no general inspection of office
accommodation in the Borough. Individual premises are
inspected as occasion demands. The general standard of offices
in the town is reasonably good, and the time required for a
more detailed examination can be employed more usefully in
other directions.
8. FACTORIES ACT, 1937.
The following are the particulars required to be
furnished to the Ministry of Labour and National Service
respecting matters dealt with by the Corporation under Parts
I and VIII of the Factories Act.

PART I OF THE ACT.

1. INSPECTIONS.

PremisesNo. on RegisterNumber of
InspectionsWritten NoticesProsecutions
Factories in which Sees.1,2,3,4 & 6 are enforced by the Corporation.76721-
Factories not included above in which Sec.7 is enforced by Corpn.2812707-
Other premises excluding outworkers610--