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As this was a rescinding motion it was ruled that a twothirds
majority was necessary, and this was not obtained in
the Council. As the matters contained in it are only a question
of the interpretation of existing by-laws and standing orders, it
was agreed between the Borough Engineer and myself that in
future the question of responsibility for the supervision of any
drainage work should be determined according to the recommendation
above given.
This new understanding has worked well during the past
nine months.
19. Public House Urinals. The urinals attached to public
houses and accessible to the public have been regularly
inspected during the year, 632 inspections being made. Regular
cleansing has been required.
20. House Inspection. 5,384 houses were inspected, houseto-house,
compared with 6,160, 4,709 and 6,092, in the three
preceding years; 7,600 were inspected re infectious diseases
and complaints, compared with 9,604, 10,291 and 7,573. In
addition to these, 720 inspections of registered houses were
made.
21. Table XVI. shows the streets inspected and number of
houses found defective in each.
At 2,026 houses interiors were cleansed or defective roofs
repaired, compared with 2,693, 2,066, and 2,193, in the three
preceding years. 368 houses with damp walls were remedied,
compared with 442, 287, and 369, in the three previous years.
Improved ventilation was provided in 187 houses, compared
with 129 and 117 in the two preceding years. 612 new dustpails
were supplied, compared with 444, 498, and 675, in the
three preceding years.