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(2) Number of separate tenements or
underground rooms in respect of
which closing orders were determined,
the tenement or room having been
rendered fit nil
Housing Act, 1936 (Part IV)—Overcrowding
(1) Number of houses overcrowded at end of
year 97
(2) Number of families dwelling therein 138
(3) Number of persons dwelling therein 727
B. Number of new cases of overcrowding reported
during the year 14
C. (1) Number of cases of overcrowding relieved
during the year 38
(2) Number of persons concerned in such cases 270
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 nil
Of the 38 cases of overcrowding relieved during the year,
23 families were rehoused by the Corporation, five families moved
from overcrowded premises, and in 10 cases overcrowding was
relieved by a reduction of the number in the family due to
marriage, death and other causes.