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Kingston upon Thames 1961

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

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NOTICES SERVED
Informal
(a) Verbal 99
(b) Written 189
Statutory
(a) Housing Acts -
(b) Public Health Acts 23
NOTICES COMPLIED WITH
Informal
Statutory
Public Health Acts 16
7. SHOPS.
There are some 953 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 and ventilation.
Where plans aire submitted of new construction or alteration to shop
premises9 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.
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 Acta