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Overcrowding:—
There is a great shortage of houses suitable for the labouring
classes, there being two families in many of the smaller houses.
Consequently, the accommodation is inadequate.
HOUSING STATISTICS FOR 1925.
No. of new houses erected during the year:—
(a) Total (including number given separately under (b) ) 64
(b) With State assistance under the Housing Acts:
(1) By the Local Authority -
(2) By other bodies or persons 3
I.—Unfit Dwelling Houses.
Inspection.
1. Total Number of Dwelling Houses Inspected for
Housing Defects (under Public Health or
Housing Acts) 1609
2. Number of Dwelling Houses inspected and
corded under Housing (Inspection of District)
Regulations, 1910 341
3. Number of Dwelling Houses found to be in a state
so dangerous as to be unfit for human habitation
0
4. Number of Dwelling Houses found not to be in all
respects reasonably fit for habitation 251
II.—Remedy of Defects without Service of
Formal Notices.
Number of Houses rendered fit in consequence of informal
action by the Local Authority 244
III.—Action under Statutory Powers.
A. Proceedings under Section 3 Housing Act. 1925—
1. Number of Dwelling Houses in respect of which
Notices were served requiring repairs 0
2. Number of Dwelling Houses which were rendered
fit—
(a) By Owners 0