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This Byelaw regulates the emission of smoke from buildings other than private
dwelling houses. The emission of black smoke for a period of three minutes in the
aggregate within any continuous period of thirty minutes from any one chimney,
shall until the contrary is proved be presumed to be a nuisance under the Public
Health (London) Act, 1891.
This Byelaw came into operation on the 19th May.
4.—The Silicosis and Asbestosis (Medical Arrangements) Scheme, 1931, made
under the Workmen's Compensation (Silicosis and Asbestosis) Act, 1930.
It is the duty of the employer in any of the industries concerned to arrange for
the initial examination of all workmen newly employed by him within two months
of their commencing employment in a scheduled industry or process. The Council
agreed to allow the Tuberculosis Officers to undertake the initial examination of
any newly engaged workmen in the industries and processes enumerated in the
Scheme, and the Secretary of State agreed to their appointment.
The Scheme came into operation on the 1st June.
5.—London County Council Byelaws with respect to Houses divided into
Separate Tenements, etc.
These byelaws amend and repeal certain byelaws with respect to houses
intended or used for occupation by the working classes and let in lodgings or
occupied by members of more than one family.
These Byelaws came into operation on the 8th June.
6.—The Canal Boats Amendment Regulations, 1931.
A condition of a previous Regulation provides that a Canal Boat
before registration shall have at least one cabin in the boat furnished with
a suitable stove) and chimney in a safe and convenient situation, etc.
On and after the 1st September this Regulation shall not apply to any
Canal Boat used or intended to be used for the carriage of petroleum spirit.
7.—The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) No. 8 Order, 1931.
This Order provides for the compulsory marking of imported Frozen or Chilled
Salmon and Sea Trout with an indication of origin. It is not lawful to sell or
expose for sale such fish unless it bears an indication of origin.
The Order came into operation on the 29th December, but it does not
apply to fresh salmon imported into the United Kingdom, which may
have been packed in ice.
8.—The Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1930.
These rescind the Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations of 1912,
1921 and 1924, and certain modifications are made as to notifications, etc.
The Regulations came into operation on 1st January.