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(c) (i) Number of cases of overcrowding relieved
during the year 15
(ii) Number of units concerned in such cases
82
(d) Particulars of any cases in which dwelling-
houses have again become overcrowded
after the local authority have taken steps
for the abatement of overcrowding -
(e) Any other particulars with respect to
crowding conditions upon which the
Medical Officer of Health may consider
it desirable to report -
*Includes compliances during 1961 of Notices served prior to
1st January, 1961.
HOUSING ACTS, 1936 and 1957.
During the year 1961 the work of receiving applications, calling for
calculations for the "permitted number" was continued with a view to the
issue of housing certificates.
1 certificate in respect of 1 house was issued during the year,
making a total of 18,367 certificates, in respect of 25,177 houses, issued
to the end of 1961.
As new premises were constructed and placed upon the rating lists,
"permitted number" certificates were issued as required.
MEDICAL PRIORITIES FOR REHOUSING
In 1961 48 recommendations were made to the Housing Committee.
In addition to the visits and reports of the Public Health Inspectors on
the home circumstances, the Medical Officer of Health has consultations
with the private doctors and/or Hospitals.
INCREASE OF RENT AND MORTGAGE INTEREST (RESTRICTIONS)
ACT, 1920 and 1933, AND HOUSING REPAIRS AND RENTS ACTS,
1954 and 1957
Particulars relating to 1961 are as follows:-