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Shops Acts, 1912—1938.
The Shops Acts are administered by two whole-time officers.
By means of systematic visitation of shops throughout the
Borough, effective administration of the Shops Acta is secured, and
the necessary information obtained for the purpose of keeping up
to date a register of all shops in the Borough.
Regular visits and investigations are made on the days of the
Weekly Half Holiday, and in the evening to ensure that the provisions
of the Acts and the various closing orders made thereunder
are complied 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, 4,772
inspections have been made. Most of the offences have been minor
irreguilarities, and the non-exhibition of statutory notices in respect
of which 30'1 verbal warnings and notices were issued.
Shops (Sunday Trading Restriction) Act, 1936.
Regular investigations and inspections have been made in connection
with this Act, and 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 thereof, are being complied with.
Shops Act, 1934, and Young Persons Employment Act, 1938
The provisions of the Acts relating to the employment of shop
workers have been effectively 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 made
for the health and comfort of shop workers generally.
Shopkeepers are desirous of taking reasonable measures to
comply with the requirements of all the Shops Acts, and are ready
to obtain and act upon the advice and instructions given by the
Shops 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.