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of houses which were originally designed for occupation by a single
family, but which are now occupied, without structural alteration
by two or more families. The conditions in these houses are far
worse than in old houses. It is in these houses that the worst
overcrowding is to be found. As a rule these houses are deficient
in the proper conveniences for washing, cooking and sanitary purposes
which are necessary for the accommodation of the increased
population which occupy them.
In Acton, these houses are structurally sound and would
provide satisfactory accommodartion if reconditioned and freed
from overcrowding. It is not the house which is at fault, but the
use to which the house is put. It is hoped that the new bye-laws
will enable us to prevent some, at any rate, of the flagrant abuses
associated with this class of house.
HOUSING.
Number of Houses erected during the year:—
(a) Total (including number given separately
under (b) 232
(b) With State assistance under the Housing Acts :—
(i) By the Local Authority 42
(ii) By other bodies or persons 28
1. Inspection of Dwelling-houses during the Year 1933:—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected
for housing defects (under Public Health
or Housing Acts) 1591
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose
3982
(2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses (included under
sub-head(l) above), which were inspected
and recorded under the Housing Consolidated
Regulations, 1925 1236
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 3078
(3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a
state so dangerous or injurious to health as
to be unfit for human habitation Nil.
(4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those
referred to under the preceding subhead)
found not to be in all respects reasonably
fit for human habitation 1476