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No action has been found necessary in respect of underground
sleeping rooms (Housing Act, 1925, Sect. 18 (1).
9. Schools.—The sanitary condition and water supply of
public elementary schools are inspected and reported upon monthly
by the Sanitary Inspectors, and a list of defects requiring attention
is forwarded to the Director of Education for consideration
by the Works (Education) Sub-Committee.
This subject is further reported upon on page 123 School
Medical Service Section.
10. Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.—There are no premises
on which rag flock is manufactured, used or sold.
11. Housing.—During the year 1931 the number of houses
built by private enterprise was 2,058.
At the end of the year 1,184 houses were in course of erection.
The extension of the Council's housing scheme, providing 146
houses on the site adjacent to the existing Tomswood Hill Estate,
was completed on the 1st June.
12. Overcrowding.—Notices were served in respect of 7
premises, of which 7 were complied with during the year.
In two of these cases it was found necessary to institute legal
proceedings to enforce compliance with the notices served.
13. Unhealthy Areas.—No representations or complaints
have been made regarding unhealthy areas during the year.