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Brentford and Chiswick 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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BRENTFORD MARKET
Frequent visits were paid by the Sanitary Inspectors to
Brentford Market which is mainly used for the wholesale distribution
of fruit, vegetables and flowers. Visits are also paid to
wholesalers in the Market who deal in groceries, tinned foods etc.,
in connection with the condemnation of such of these goods as are
unfit for human consumption.
STREET TRADING
Certain prescribed areas in the district are allocated for
street trading purposes, and are frequently visited to ensure that
they are being maintained in good condition and in accordance with
the Bye-laws.
Visits were also paid to the premises of street hawkers who
deal in food stuffs.
FACTORIES ACT, 1917
TABLE XVII
Inspections:
| Premises | Number on Register | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections made | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | ||
| (i) Factories in which Secs. 1,2,3,4 & 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities. | 144 | 25 | 1 | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by L.A. | 321 | 61 | 2 | |
| (iii) Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by L.A. (excluding outworkers premises). | - | - | - | - |
| Totals | 465 | 86 | 3 | - |