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(e) Premises and Occupations which can be Controlled by Bye-laws or
Regulations.
(1) Houses Let in Lodgings.—The demolition of the tenement houses in
Abbey Road means virtually the end of this type of dwelling in the district. The
census of 1931 showed that 66 dwellings were occupied by three or more families.
(2) Common Lodging Houses.—Eighty visits were paid to the two common
lodging houses, four of the visits being made at night. Four defects were discovered
and one notice served.
One of the two common lodging houses was included in a clearance area in
respect of which a confirming order has been made.
In view of the amount of casual work which is carried out in the district by
unskilled labour, I think the Council should consider the provision of a Municipal
Hostel at an early date.
In a report dated September, 1933, I directed attention to this need.
(3) Tents, Vans and Sheds.—There are seven van dwellings situated in five
yards in various parts of the district where water supply and sanitary accommodation
are provided. Thirty-six visits were paid and one notice was served in respect of
three defects discovered.
The Barking Corporation Act provides that approval is now necessary before
this type of dwelling can be established in the district.
(4) Underground Sleeping Rooms.—There are no such occupied rooms in the
district.

One hundred and fifty-two visits were paid to these 36 premises, and 35
contraventions of the byelaws were discovered and any necessary action taken.