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HOUSING ACT 1936 - OVERCROWDING.
As a result of the war it has been impossible to administer the provisions
of the above Act with regard to overcrowding. An effort has, however, been
made to prevent any serious overcrowding. The files contain particulars of
3,632 surveys most of which were carried out prior to the war. They will,
however, form a useful basis when a fresh start can be made with this important
matter.
APPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL HOUSES.
The number of applications for Council Houses at the end of the year was
1,065 as against 392 in the previous year.
Nine applicants were provided with houses during the year.
PETROLEUM CONSOLIDATION ACT. 1928.
There are thirty-four persons licenced to store petroleum upon the Register,
as against thirty-three last year. The Licences are for varying quantities from
18 gallons to 6,000 gallons.
The total quantity of petroleum spirit which may be kept in the various
stores is 29,628 gallons, as against 26,628 gallons last year.
Forty-two inspections were made, but there was no serious breach of
Regulations to report.
One Licence was issued for storage of 100 lbs. of Carbide of Calcium.
The scale of fees of Licences to store petroleum ranges from 5/- for a
quantity not exceeding 100 gallons, to £1 for a 1,000 - 5,000 gallons.