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Section D.— HOUSING.
1. Inspection of Dwelling-houses during the Year 1937: —
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected
for housing defects (under Public Health
or Housing Acts) 2127
(b) Number of inspections made for the
purpose 4762
(2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses (included
under sub-head (1) above), which were
inspected and recorded under the Housing
Consolidated Regulations, 1925 1577
(b) Number of inspections made for the
purpose 3504
(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 1905
2. Remedy of Defects during the Year without Service of
formal Notices:—
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered
fit in consequence of informal action by
the Local Authority or their officers 1767
3. Action under Statutory Powers during the Year:—
A.— Proceedings under sections 17, 18 and 23 of the
Housing Act, 1930:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which
notices were served requiring repairs 125
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were
ered fit after service of formal notice:—
(а) By owners 125
(b) By local authority in default of
owners Nil