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Shops Acts.
The supervision of shops, and effective adminstration of the
Shops Acts is secured by the systematic visitation of shops by the
Shops Acts Inspector, and an up-to-date register of shop premises
is maintained.
In the general adminstration of the Shops Acts, 3,238 inspections
were made during the year. Most contraventions recorded have been
minor defaults, and the non-exhibition of statutory notices, records
of young persons hours of employment, in respect of which 289 verbal
warnings and notices have been issued.
Shops in the Tottenham (Reminder) Area are closed for the
weekly half-holiday on Thursday, and in the Harringay Area on Wednesday,
at 1p.m. with the exception of Butchers who close on Monday
at lp.m. throughout the Borough subject to the alternative day
(Saturday) in all cases.
Close supervision is exercised in order to see that the weekly
half-holiday is correctly observed, 145 visits being made for this
purpose.
Half-Holiday for Shop Assistants.
Every shop assistant in every class of shop must be allowed a
half-holiday once a week commencing not later than 1.30p.m. The
rule applies whether the shop is required to be closed for a weekly
half-holiday or not.
Meal Times.
The requirements in respect of assistants' meal times are as
follows:-
Dinner:-
If the hours of employment include the hours from 11.30a.m.
to 2.30p.m. each assistant must be allowed an interval of threequarters
of an hour within that time if the meal is taken on
the premises, or an interval of a full hour within that time
if the meal is taken off the premises.
Tea:-
If the hours of employment include the hours from 4.0p.m.
to 7.0p.m., each assistant must be allowed an interval of half
an hour within that time.
No assistant shall be employed for more than six hours (five
hours if under 18) without an interval of at least 20 minutes being