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SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS ACT, 1933
One licence to act as slaughterman was granted in 1957.
BAKEHOUSES
There are fifteen bakehouses in the Borough, all of which
are provided with mechanical power. The standard of cleanliness
and the sanitary conditions in the majority of cases were found
to be satisfactory. Thirty-nine primary visits of inspection
made during the year resulted in six infringements being
discovered and rectified.
SHOPS ACT
Two hundred and fifty five visits were made to various
premises under the Shops Act and revealed that the arrangements
made for the health and comfort of the shop workers are in the
majority of cases satisfactory.
SCHOOLS
The sanitary conditions and the water supply to the Schools
in the area are generally satisfactory.
HAIRDRESSERS' AND BARBERS' PREMISES
The sixty nine establishments in the Borough were inspected
during the year and found to conform generally to the requirements
of the Hairdressers and Barbers Bye-laws 1947.
MERCHANDISE MARKS ACT
Two hundred and sixty three visits were made to food premises
under this Act. The infringements discovered were principally
in connection with the marking of imported apples, tomatoes and
imported dead poultry.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
The intention of the Act is to secure the use of clean
filling materials in upholstered articles, and other articles
which are stuffed or lined.
The Act provides for the registration of certain premises
by the Local Authority on payment of a registration fee and the
licensing of certain other premises on payment of a statutory
fee.
One application for renewal of Licence to store rag flock,
was received and granted in 1957.
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