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It has been stated that the rents of houses for the working
classes would not be increased if the Rent Restriction Acts were
repealed. From the experience of the few premises which have
become decontrolled, there is every reason to believe that a
general and substantial increase in the rents will result from a
repeal of the Acts.
TABULAR STATEMENT OF INSPECTIONS AND DETAIL OF
WORK CARRIED OUT BY THE SANITARY INSPECTORS.
Number of Inspections and Action Taken.
Total number of dwelling houses inspected for housing
defects (Under Public Health or Housing Acts) 1137
(1) Dealt with by service of Informal Notice 414
(2) Dealt with by service of Statutory Notice
under Section 3, Housing Acts 162
(3) Dealt with by service of Statutory Notice
under Public Health Acts 561
Premises (other than defective dwelling houses) inspected
for nuisances and miscellaneous defects 807
(1) Dealt with by service of Informal Notice 667
(2) Dealt with by service of Statutory Notice
under Public Health Act, &-c. 140
Reinspections subsequent to service of Notice 7908
Enquiry visits on notification of Infectious Disease 244