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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kingston upon Thames 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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7. SHOPS.
There are 984 shops in the Borough and inspections are
made with regard to those provisions of the Shops Act, 1950
which are concerned with sanitary accommodation, 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 Public Health Inspectors are also responsible for
the administration of the law relating to shop hours, including
early closing and Sunday trading.
A total of 281 inspections were made during the year and
eleven Notices were served; seven of these referred to early
closingp two to the condition of sanitary accommodation and two
related to the structural conditions.
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.
| Premises | No, on Register | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written Notices | Prosecutions | ||
| Factories in which Sec, 1,2,3,4 & 6 are enforced by the Corporation | 74 | 12 | 1 | - |
| Factories not included above in which Sec.7 is enforced by the Corporation | 289 | 177 | 12 | - |
| Other premises excluding Outworkers | 9 | 1 | 1 | - |