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42
Sunday Trading
The provisions of the Act restricting Sunday Trading are
effectively enforced by means of systematic investigations and
observations.
Considering the opportunities for Sunday trading due to
exceptions, exemptions and High Court decisions it is gratifying
to note that, very few shops, open on Sunday in Tottenham.
Shops Act and Young Persons Employment Act, 1938
Routine visits and inspections were made to ensure that the
provisions of these Acts relating to the employment of shop workers
were effectively applied The conditions of employment of young
persons, and shop workers generally have improved, both with res
pect to working hours and health and comfort arrangements
Owing to the mild winter the amount of absenteeism was con
siderably less than 1950, in spite of the restrictions on the
heating of shops
173 special visits were made in connection with these Acts,
Shopkeepers are desirous of taking reasonable measures to
comply with all the requirements of the Acts, and are ready to
obtain and act upon the advice, and instructions given by the
Shops Inspector