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HOUSING (Section D).
The statistical statement relating to Housing is set out
in the manner suggested by the Ministry of Health on
pages 24 and 25.
It will be seen that 614 dwelling houses were inspected
under the Public Health or Housing Acts. Of these 614
houses, 93 were surveyed thoroughly in accordance with
the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925 and 1932, and
the details of ownership, tenancy, structure and general
condition, etc., together with a copy of the informal notice
(if any) served in respect of each house were filed for
future reference.
The situation of these 93 houses is set out below :—
Crescent Road 1
Fairfield Road 15
Fairfield West 5
Fassett Road 2
Franklin Road 5
Hampden Road 30
Hawks Road 3
Mill Place 2
Mill Street 1
Park Road 6
Portland Road 16
Southsea Road 1
Victoria Road 6
Of the 93 houses which were completely surveyed, 31
were found to be in an unfit state and in need of substantial
repair. An unfit house which cannot be rendered fit for
human habitation at reasonable cost, having regard to the
estimated value of the house when repaired, is reported
upon with a view to demolition or closing action, under
sections 11, 12 and 13 of the Housing Act 1936.
Of the 31 houses referred to above, action was taken
as shown below in respect of 23 houses :—