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SHOPS ACTS. 1912-1938.
The Shops Acta are administered by two Whole-tine
offIcers.
By means of systomatic visitation of shops throughout
the borough, effective administration of the Shops Acts is
secured, and the necessary information obtained for the purpose
of keeping up to date a rogister of all shops in the borough.
During the year a complete survey of shops was made.
In the various roads visited, it was noted that there are:-
21 shops empty (damaged by enemy action) .6%)of total shops
599 shops empty (other reasons) 20.00%)in Tottenham.
71 shops demolished (62 by enemy action, 2.06%) (Approx.
9 for road improvements, etc. .3% ) 3,000)
Percentage of total number of shops empty and
demolished for various reasons - 23,0%
It is interesting to note the small percentage
demolished or empty due to enemy action.
Regular visits on the weekly half holiday and in
the evening, are made to ensure that the provisions of the
Shops Acts and the various closing orders made thereunder are
compiled with.
Many shopkeepers are desirous of having the earlier
evening closing hours imposed under the Defence Regulations,
made permanent by legislation after the war.
In the administration of the Acts and closing orders,
3,881 inspections have been made. Most of the offences have
been minor Irregularities and the non-exhibition of statutory
notices in respect of which 252 verbal warnings and notices
were issued.
Shops (Sunday Trading Restriction) Act, 1936.
In spite of the opportunities for Sunday Trading,
due to exemptions, exceptions and High Court decisions, it is
pleasing to be able to state that very few shops open on Sunday
in Tottenham. The conditions relating to the employment of
assistants on Sunday, and the compensatory holidays in lieu of
Sunday employment are being complied with.
Shops Act, 1934 & Young Persons Employment Act.1938
The provisions of the Acts relating to the employment
of shop workers have been effectually applied during the course
of routine visitation of shops, and it has been ascertained
that the conditions of employment have improved as a result, in
respect both of the hours of employment of young persons, and
the arrangements for the health and comfort of shop workers.
Shopkeepers generally are desirous of taking
reasonable measures to comply with the requirements of the Act,
and are ready to obtain and act upon the advice given by the
Shop Inspector.
Owing to so many older shop assistants being engaged
on work in connection with the war, the number of young persons
employed at present is above the normal.
It is gratifying to record that with the co-operation
of shopkeepers, the Acts generally have been well observed.
During 1941, 7 first warning notices were issued in
respect of contraventions of the above Acts.
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