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obtain. A very striking example of this occurred in December,
in a house which had been condemned, and which was
undergoing alteration to such an extent that it was practically
dismantled and without sanitary appliances; but nevertheless,
the occupying family could not obtain accommodation elsewhere
for some weeks, and were obliged to remain and inhabit
one room only, although no reduction in rent was made, and
two members of the family, at still further expense, had to
lodge at a neighbour's house.
There is clearly, therefore, a strong case for investigation,
which, in order to be adequate and complete, should involve a
systematic house-to-house enquiry, and I hope there will be
opportunity for this to be done in the coming year.
VIII.—ROUTINE SANITARY WORK, HOUSE
INSPECTION, &c.

* Including those outstanding from the previous year.