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 105
(b) Written 239
Statutory.
(a) Housing Acts 8
(b) Public Health Acts 21
(c) Clean Air Act 1
NOTICES COMPLIED WITH.
Informal o
(a) Verbal
(b) Written 318
Statutory.
(a) Housing Acts 5
(b) Public Health Acts 21
(c) Clean Air Act 7
7. SHOPS.
There are some 891 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 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.
8. FACTORIES ACT. 1961.
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 Farts I and VIII of the Factories Act.