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F(l)o. Rodent Control. infestation Order 1943.
SRO 680.
In accordance with Direction of the Ministry of Food a
first and second treatment for sewer rats operated, commencing
in October. In all, some 42 manholes were dealt with, the
treatment consisting of depositing pre-bait on benchings from
Monday to Thursday when on Friday a 5 per cent. Zinc
Phosphide poisoning ensued.
HOUSING.
F (2) a. Inspection of Dwelling Houses during the year.
1. (a) Total number of dwelling houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or
Housing Acts) 1672
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 3241
2. (a) Number of houses (included under sub-head
(1) above) which were recorded and inspected
under the Consolidated Housing Regulations
1925 and 1932 13
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 41
3. Number of houses found to be in a state so
dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit for
human habitation 13
4. Number of houses (exclusive of these referred to
under the preceding sub-head) found not to be in
all respects reasonably fit for human habitation 812
F(2)b. 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 786
Action under Statutory Powers during the year.
(a) Proceedings under Section 9 and 10 Housing Act 1936.
(1) No. of houses in respect of which Notices were
served requiring repairs 0
(2) No. of houses which were rendered fit after
service of formal notices:—
(a) By owner 0
(b) By local authority 0
(b) Proceedings under the Public Health Act.
(1) No. of dwelling houses in which respect notices
were served requiring defects to be remedied 29