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SECTION IV—HOUSING.
In accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Health, the
following tabular statement has been prepared :—
TABLE No. 35.
HOUSING STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR.
1. Inspection of Dwelling-houses During the Year :—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or Housing
Acts) 694
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 3067
(2) (a) Number of dwelling houses (included under sub-
head (1) above) which were inspected and recorded
under the Housing Consolidated Regulations,
1925 and 1932 140
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 1120
(3) Number of dwelling houses found to be in a state so
dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit
for human habitation
(4) Number of dwelling houses (exclusive of those
referred to under the preceding sub-head) found
not to be in all respects reasonably fit for human
habitation 140
2. Remedy of Defects during the Year without Service
of Formal notices :—
Number of defective dwelling houses rendered
fit in consequence of informal action by the
Local Authority or their officers 195
3. Action under Statutory Powers during the Year :—
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(a) Proceedings under sections 9, 10 and 16 of the Housing
Act, 1936
(1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which
notices were served requiring repairs
(2) Number of dwelling houses which were rendered fit
after service of formal notices
(a) By owners
(b) By Local Authority in default of owners