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(4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those
referred to under the preceding sub-head) found
not to be in all respects reasonably fit for human
habitation 2,412
II.—Remedy of Defects during the Year without Service of
Formal Notices:—
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit in
consequence of informal action by the Local
Authority or their Officers 2,342
III.—Action under Statutory Powers during the Year:—
A. Proceedings under Sections 9, 10 and 16 of the
Housing Act, 1936:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which notices were served requiring repairs 64
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were rendered
fit after service of formal notices:—
(a) By owners 55
(b) By local authority in default of owners (at
a cost of £163 9s. l0d.) 5
B. Proceedings under the Public Health Acts:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which notices were served requiring defects to
be remedied 18
(2) Number of dwelling-houses in which defects
were remedied after service of formal notices:—
(a) By owners18
(b) By local authority in default of owners Nil