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The housing problem, as I have said in previous reports, is one
of extraordinary difficulty from many points of view. One is bound
to admit that the removal of the Rent Restriction Act would, in
many cases, create immense hardship. Far example, in one small
street of houses the removal of the restriction would mean £1000
extra per annum to the owner owing to the increased rent charged
when a house becomes decontrolled.
Proceedings.
Proceedings for non-compliance with notices served under
Section 94 of the Public Health Act, 1875, were instituted in 5
instances. Summonses were withdrawn in 4 cases where work was
in progress or had been completed. In the remaining one instance
an Order to abate the nuisances was made, and a fine of £5 : 0 : 0,
together with £2:2:0 costs was imposed.
SANITARY WORK, ETC.
Inspections—General:
Total number of inspections and re-inspections, etc.... 18931
Inspections, etc., re Nuisances, Contraventions, etc.:
Number of premises, etc., inspected on complaint 681
Number of premises inspected in connection with infectious
diseases 170
Total number of premises, etc., primarily inspected in
connection with nuisances 1169
Number of premises inspected under Increase of Rent
and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Act, 1.9201923
3
Number of other visits made to premises, etc., in connection
with nuisances, etc. 112101
Number of visits made to works in progress 3100
Number of interviews with owners, builders, etc. 2057