Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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NOTICES SERVED.
Informal„
(a) verbal 94
(b) Written 191
Statutory.
(a) Housing Acts -
(b) Public Health Acts 20
(c) Clean Air Act 6
NOTICES COMPLIED WITH.
Informal.
(a) Verbal 285
(b) Written
Statutory.
Public Health Acts 25
7. SHOPS.
There are some 900 shops in the Borough and inspections are made
with regard to those provisions of the Shops Actj, 1950 which are
concerned with sanitary accommodation, washing facilities, heating
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
olosing and Sunday trading.
8, FACTORIES ACT, 1957.
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.