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the improvement of dwellings which are without all or any of the
standard amenities. It amends the law relating to the giving of
financial assistance for the improvement of housing accommodation
and extends the powers and duties of local authorities in
respect of houses in multiple occupation. Provisions relating to
contributions to certain expenditure incurred under the Clean Air
Act, 1956, are also amended by the Act.
Housing Act 1961—Houses in Multiple Occupation.—In
connection with these types of properties, the general powers given
to the Council under the previous legislation, viz.—
Natural Lighting
Ventilation
Water Supply
Drainage and Sanitary Conveniences
Facilities for storage, preparation and cooking of food and
for the disposal of waste water
Prevention of overcrowding of sleeping rooms
were retained under Sections 36 and 90 of the 1957 Act. However,
powers enabling the Council to enforce standards under Section
36 proved to be inadequate and were repealed by Part II of
the Housing Act, 1961. Regulations were made subsequently by
the Minister under Section 13 of the new Act providing a management
code for Councils to apply to Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Further, for the purpose of implementing the provisions of
Section 15 of the Housing Act, 1961, the Council, on the 14th
November, 1962, adopted the standards of provision of amenities,
as suggested in the joint report of the Advisory Bodies of Town
Clerks and Medical Officers of Health of Metropolitan Borough
Councils. Full details of the schedule were given in my 1962
Report.
During the year 40 visits were made by Public Health
Inspectors to houses in multiple occupation and 40 notices were
served as follow: —
Notice of entry for the purpose of inspection, etc., to occupiers
and to owners where known 30
Notice requiring statement of persons sleeping in a house 2
Notice requiring information as to ownership of premises 4
Informal notice requiring execution of works 4
Housing Act, 1957—The following procedures were carried
out under Part II of the above Act during 1964:—