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(4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those referred
to under the preceding sub-heading) found not to be in
all respects reasonably fit for human habitation 4,876
II.—Remedy of defects without Service of Formal (Statutory)
Notices.
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit in
consequence of informal action by the Local Authority
or their officers 1,650
III.— Action under Statutory Powers.
A. Proceedings under Section 28 of the Housing, Town Planning,
Etc., Act, 1919 —
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which notices
were served requiring repairs 4*
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were rendered fit—
(a) by owners —
(b) by Local Authority in default of owners —
(3) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which Closing
Orders became operative in pursuance of declarations
by owners of intention to close —
B. Proceedings under Public Health Acts—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which notices
were served requiring defects to be remedied 2,938
(2) Number of dwelling-houses in which defects were
remedied—
(a) by owners 2,922
(b) by Local Authority in default of owners —
(c) by Local Authority and owner jointly —
* Ministry of Health inquiry held early in 1925 with a view to the
Council acquiring the site.