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Tottenham 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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The housing difficulties confronting families of war-time
marriages were fully appreciated, . but it was remembered that
special consideration had been given these applicants when the
temporary houses were allocated. The Council decided that no
special allowances could be made in the points scheme for these cases.
With regard to families evacuated under Government Schemes,
the Council were of opinion that considerable distress was being
experienced by these families as a result of the separation of the
husband from his wife and family, and they directed that a special
points allowance should be made in such cases.
Overcrowding was deemed to be the over-riding factor in
assessing the merits of applicants for rehousing, and it was agreed to
allocate points in accordance with the scheme for temporary houses.
The Council finally decided on the following revised points scheme:—
| Max. | points. | |
|---|---|---|
| Period of Residence | 1 point per 2 years | 5 |
| Date of Application | 1 point per year | 10 |
| Cleanliness | 10 | |
| Rent Book | 5 | |
| Present Accommodation | No. of rooms 0 1 2 3 4 | 30 |
| Points 30 24 18 6 0 | ||
| Persons in Family (excl. husband and wife) | Each person over 10 years | 6 |
| Each person under 10 years | 3 | |
| Evacuation | Points for families separated by reason of Government Evacuation Scheme | 10 |
| Service in H.M. Forces | 1 point per completed year of service | 6 |
| Overcrowding | Points to be assessed after visiting; taking into consideration physical incapacity, illness, and psychological difficulties | 30 |