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rehoused on Paddington Borough Council Estates; and 660 secured
accommodation of a private nature through their own efforts during
the twelve months.
59 closing orders were determined or undertakings cancelled during
the year and 46 other premises made fit for human habitation without
recourse to formal proceedings under the Housing Act.
Compulsory Repairs. No notices were served during the year under Section
9 of the Housing Act, 1936. 312 communications were however sent to
owners drawing attention to defects liable to be dealt with under this
Section. In 128 instances these communications resulted in the defects
being remedied.
Certificates as to the Condition of Houses. Eleven certificates were
issued under Section 51 of the Housing Act, 1936.
abatement of Overcrowding The position with regard to overcrowding in
the Borough continues to improve, the figure of 887 known cases at
the end of 1938 having fallen during the year to 685. Of the cases
abated, 67 families were rehoused on London County, Council Estates,
48 being provided with new accommodation on the White City Estate,
Hammersmith.
Four cases of illegal overcrowding were discovered, three of which
were abated by service of notice on the landlord under Section 59 (5)
of the Housing Act, 1936. In the other case a conviction was obtained.
Number of dwellings overcrowded at
the end of the year 685
Number of families dwelling therein 685
Number of persons dwelling therein 3254 units
Number of new cases of overcrowding
reported during the year 101
Number of cases of overcrowding
relieved during the year 303
Number of persons concerned in such
cases 1386½ units
Disinfestation of Furniture etc. with Hydrogen Cyanide. During the year
the Associated Fumigators, Limited, under an Agreement with the Council
removed and treated the furniture, etc. of 47 families. The cost of
the work was £99.5.0.
M.D., M.R.C.P. (London), D.P.H. Cambridge,
Barrister-at-Law,
Medical Officer of Health.
24th October, 1940.