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(c) (i) Number of cases of overcrowding relieved
during the year 6
(ii) Number of units concerned in such cases 24
(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 1963 of Notices served prior to
1st January, 1963.
HOUSING ACTS, 1936 and 1957.
During the year 1963 the work of receiving applications, calling for
calculations for the "permitted number" was continued with a view to the
issue of housing certificates.
4 certificates in respect of 4 houses were issued during the year,
making a total of 18,373 certificates, in respect of 25,183 houses, issued
to the end of 1963.
As new premises were constructed and placed upon the rating lists,
"permitted number" certificates were issued as required.
MEDICAL PRIORITIES FOR REHOUSING
In 1963 77 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)
ACTS, 1920 and 1933, AND HOUSING REPAIRS AND RENTS ACTS,
1954 and 1957
Particulars relating to 1963 are as follows:-