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Shops Acts, 1912-1938.
The supervision of shops and the administration of the acts is
carried out by systematic visitation of shops throughout the Borough
by the Shops Acts Inspectors, and an up-to-date register of shop
premises is maintained.
In the general administration of the Shops Acts, 4,812 inspections
were made during the year, and the majority of contraventions
reported have been minor infringements of the Shops Acts, such as
non-exhibition of statutory notices, in respect of which 351 verbal
warnings and notices were issued.
Shops in the Tottenham (Remainder) Area are closed for the
weekly half-holiday at 1 p.m. on Thursday, and in the Harringay
area at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, with the exception of butchers who
close on Monday at 1 p.m. throughout the Borough, subject to the
alternative day (Saturday) in all cases.
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. 239 visits were made for this purpose.
Shops (Hours of Closing) Act, 1928, as amended by Defence
(General) Regulation 60 AB.
For the period of the winter months, 7th November, 1948, to
5th March, 1949, an Order was made for the later closing of hairdressers'
and barbers' shops in the Borough at 6.30 p.m.
Shops (Sunday Trading Restriction) Act, 1936.
The provisions of this Act are effectively enforced by means
of systematic investigations and observations. The conditions
relating to the employment of assistants on Sunday, and the compensatory
holidays in lieu thereof, are being complied with. 139
visits were made for this purpose.