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proportion of their wages they have to pay in rent, is the provision by the
local authority of house accommodation for the working classes. The
question is a large one and not to be decided hastily one way or the other,
but, with the low rate at which money can now be borrowed, it is probable
that houses could be erected which would afford superior accommodation at
lower rents than they now usually obtain, and yet recoup the Vestry for the
outlay.
In conclusion, I have again to record my opinion that all the members
of the sanitary staff have endeavoured zealously and faithfully to discharge
their respective duties.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. CHARLES JACKSON.
Town Hall, Fulham.
April 10th, 1897.