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Shops
Inspections of shops premises have been carried out under the Shops Act, 1950,
during the year; many have been made in late evenings and at week-ends to ensure that
the regulations are complied with. A further increase in the "self-service" type of store
has brought a "new look" to the main shopping centres. Many of the larger multiple
stores have made very good provision for the comfort of the staffs in the rebuilding, but
some of the smaller companies going over to self-service supply only the absolute
essentials forthe staff so as to achieve the maximum sales space. The situation is often
aggravated by the fact that the lesser known establishments tend to employ a staff
composed mainly of young persons, many of whom would take their meals on the premises
if more adequate facilities were provided.
Inspections
1651 shops have been inspected, prescribed notices, records of employment, etc.,
have been examined and all necessary information obtained. An up-to-date register of
shops within the Borough has been maintained. 1586 male assistants, 1860 female
assistants, and 147 male and 327 female young persons were employed at the premises
inspected.
During the year the following contraventions werenoted:-
Section 17(2) Assistants weekly half holiday notice not 98
exhibited
Section 32(2) Record of hours of employment of young 35
persons not maintained
Section 32(3) Abstract of provisions of employment 37
of young persons not exhibited
Section 37(2) Notice re. use of seats by females not 79
exhibited
General Closing Hours
Section 2(1) Failing to close at prescribed hour 2
Weekly Half Holiday
Section 1(2) Alternative closing notice not exhibited 21
Section 13(1) Exempted trade notice not exhibited 37
Section 1 Sale of unscheduled articles 1
Sunday Trading
Section 22(3) Record of hours not maintained 1
Section 57 Exempted trade notices not exhibited 32
Section 47 Sale of unscheduled articles 15