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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 297
(The number here given is of houses where any
insanitary conditions were found.)
2. Remedy of defects without service of formal Notices.
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit in
consequence of informal action by the Local
Authority or their Officers 268
3. Action under Statutory Powers.
A.—Proceedings under Sections 9, 10, 12 and 17 of
the Housing Act, 1957:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect
of which Notices were served requiring
repairs —
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were
rendered fit after service of formal
Notices:—
(a) By owners —
(b) By Local Authority in default of
owner —
B.—Proceedings under Public Health Act, 1936:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect
of which Notices were served requiring
defects to be remedied 164
(2) Number of dwelling-houses in which
defects were remedied after service of
formal notices:—
(a) By owners 69
(b) By Local Authority in default of
owners 33
C.—Proceedings under Middlesex County Council Act
1956 Sec. 38
(1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of
which Notices were served requiring
drains to be cleared 4