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Brent 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brent]

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Table: Table 44Outworkers

Table 44

Outworkers

Nature of WorkNo. of outworkers in August listNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices served
Wearing apparel (making, etc.)123--
Handbags2--
Making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper11--
Carding, etc. of buttons, etc.3--
Stuffed toys10--
Lampshades2--
Brush making1--
Hosiery2--
Ladies' Belts4--
Fancy Goods5--
Millinery2--
Furrier1--
Wigs1--
Metal Boxes4--
Shoes1--
Total172--

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There were no cases of default in sending lists to the Council, and there were no prosecutions.

Table: OFFICES, SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT, 1963Table 45Registration of Premises and Analysis of Persons Employed (Figures in brackets relate to premises registered with Shops Inspectors)

OFFICES, SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT, 1963

Table 45

Registration of Premises and Analysis of Persons Employed (Figures in brackets relate to premises registered with Shops Inspectors)

ClassNo. of premises registered during the yearTotal No. of registered premises at end of yearNo. of persons employed
Offices71 (-)676 (82)11,617 (264)
Retail Shops26 (213)614 (1,550)3,632 (5,680)
Wholesale shops, warehouses10 (1)47 (5)894 (319)
Catering estabs. open to the public, canteens8 (-)121 (14)1,641 (117)
Totals115 (214)1,458 (1,651)17,784 (6,380)
Males8,987 (1,919)
Females8,797 (4,461)

Table: Table 46Inspections and Visits

Table 46

Inspections and Visits

ClassNo. of registered premises receiving general inspection during the yearNumber of visits of all kinds
Offices6701,539
Retail Shops606
Wholesale shops, warehouses47
Catering estabs. open to the public, canteens119
Total1,442