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modified the Order, on the 13th December, 1952, to
exclude seven properties. In addition he directed
that payments under Section 42 of the Housing Act,
1936, should be made by the Council in respect of
two other premises in the area.
Steps are being taken to secure the vacation of
the premises confirmed for clearance purposes, and
to settle the amounts to be paid under Section 42.
Portobello Road (4 premises)
A Clearance Order made by the Council on the
11th March, 1952, was confirmed by the Minister of
Housing and Local Government, without modification,
on the 4th July, 1952.
The premises were vacated during the year and,
in default of the owners, the Council carried out the
demolition of the properties.
Future programme

Progress will be governed by national and local policy,
by economic and financial consideration and by the Council's
capacity to re-house the persons to be displaced. Although
it is hoped to deal with these areas within the next twenty
years, no definite indication can be given as to commencing
dates.
During 1953, the Council gave further consideration to
the question of dealing with the Treverton Street Area, and
eventually decided to proceed with the acquisition of part
of the area under Part V of the Housing Act, 1936, instead
of waiting to deal with the area as a clearance area under
Part III of the Act.

Following a public enquiry, the Minister of Housing
and Local Government confirmed the Order without modification.
Restriction of Redevelopment of Clearance Areas
Section 26(5) of the Housing Act, 1936, provides that
when a Clearance Order has become operative, no land to