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Shops Acts, 1912—1938.
Effective administration of the Shops Acts is secured by the
systematic visitation of shops by the Shops Acts Inspectors, and an
up-to-date register of shop premises maintained.
A total of 4,753 inspections were made during the year in the
general administration of the Shops Acts, and only minor contraventions,
necessitating 329 verbal warnings and notices, have been
recorded.
Close supervision is exercised in order to ensure that the weekly
half-holiday is correctly observed, 251 visits being made for this
purpose.
The Shops (Hours of Closing) Act, 1928, as amended by Defence
(General) Regulation 60 A.B.
For the period of the winter months, 2nd November, 1947, to
6th March, 1948, an Order was made for the later closing of hairdressers'
and barbers' shops, i.e., 6.30 p.m.
Shops Act, 1934, and Young Persons Employment Act, 1938.
It is gratifying to note that the conditions of employment of
young persons and shop workers generally have improved, both with
respect to working hours and health and comfort arrangements.
Special visits made under these Acts totalled 384.
The provisions of the Shops Acts generally have been well
observed.
STATISTICAL SUMMARY.
Year ended 31st December, 1947.
Area of the District in acres 3,014
Pre-War Population 144,400
Registrar-General's estimate of the Civilian Population
Mid-year 1947 129,140
31st December, 1947 130,990
Rateable Value £1,011,034
Sum represented by a penny rate £4,000