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(vi) Shops Act. 1950 (Section 38).- Since this Act came into operation
the Public Health Inspectors have made inspections in accordance with
Section 38.
During the year 157 inspections were made. 2 Preliminary Notices
were served, one of which was complied with.
One Certificate of Exemption from the provisions of Section 38 was
granted in 1958.
(vii) Slaughter of Animals Acts, 1933 to 1954.—No licence to act
as slaughterman was granted during the year.
(viii) Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951.—Registration
has been granted in respect of 15 premises, where filling materials, as
specified in the Act, are used.
The occupier of registered premises may only obtain "rag flock" from
premises licensed under the Act. either for the manufacture of rag flock or
as a rag flock store. One licence was renewed in 1958 in respect of premises
used as a rag flock store.
(ix) Atmospheric Pollution.—Complaints were received of alleged
smoke nuisance from 14 factories in the Grove Road, Redbridge Lane.
Newbury Park, Green Lane and Ilford Lane areas. In 10 instances no
emission was noted which would have enabled action to be taken under
the Public Health Act, 1936, or Clean Air Act, 1956. Two informal notices
were served in other instances.
A full report on the results of investigations into atmospheric pollution
in the Borough is included in the report of the Chief Public Health Inspector.
(x) Land Charges Act, 1925.—During the year 3,766 enquiries were
dealt with under this Act.
(xi) Licence to Remove Human Remains.—A Home Office licence,
under Section 25 of the Burial Act, 1857, was issued for the removal of
human remains of one person, from one grave to another in Barkingside
Cemetery. All the necessary conditions were complied with.