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7. SHOPS.
There are 895 shops in the Borough and inspections
are mad© with regard to the provisions of the Shops Act,
1950 which are concerned with sanitary accommodations
washing facilities, heating, lighting and ventilation.
Where plans are submitted of new construction or alteration
to shop premises, due consideration is given to ensure that
the proposals comply with the provisions of the statute.
The Sanitary Inspectors are also responsible for
the administration of the law relating to shop hours,
including early closing and Sunday trading.
A total of 467 inspections were made during the year
and 21 Notices wexe served; five of these referred to sanitary
arrangements as defined in Section 38. The remainder
were in respect of the exhibition of notices and the sale
from mixed shops of groceries, etc. on the early closing
day or o n Sunday.
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.