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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
Hounslow 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hounslow]
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Table 26 Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 • Annual Report for 1965
Section 60 of the above Act requires a local authority
as soon as practicable after the 31st December each
year and not later than the end of March following, to
make to the Minister of Labour a report on their
proceedings under this Act containing particulars as
prescribed in an order made by the Minister.
These prescribed particulars, as set out below, were
forwarded to the Minister of Labour on the 18th
March 1966.
| Class of Premises | Number of premises registered during the year | Number of premises registered at end of year | Number of registered premises receiving a general inspection during the year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 135 | 555 | 284 |
| Retail shops | 225 | 1111 | 706 |
| Wholesale shops, warehouses | 14 | 120 | 16 |
| Catering establishments open to the public, canteens | 38 | 163 | 84 |
| Fuel storage depots | — | — | — |
| Totals | 412 | 1949 | 1090 |
Table B. Number of visits of all kinds by Inspectors to registered premises 2533
| Class of Workplace | Number of persons employed |
|---|---|
| Offices | 12321 |
| Retail shops | 6282 |
| Wholesale departments, warehouses | 1510 |
| Catering establishments open to the public | 1387 |
| Canteens | 250 |
| Fuel storage depots | 2 |
| Total | 21752 |
| Total males | 10921 |
| Total females | 10831 |
Table D. Exemptions No applications received
Table E. Prosecutions None
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