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purposes, in the Regulations made by the Borough Council under the
Housing Act, 1909.
During the year, 23 rooms were reported as being illegally
occupied, and in five of these cases the illegal occupation has since
been discontinued.
The question of statutory action has been deferred pending the
development of the Housing Scheme at Cricklewood, when it is hoped
that alternative accommodation will be available.
Closing Orders made by the Council in respect of underground
rooms at 16, Cleve Road and 15, Adamson Road have been determined
by the Housing Committee, the necessary works to make them conform
having been carried out.
County Council Housing Estates.
The following figures relate to families removed to London
County Council Estates since 1927, through the action of the Borough
Council:—
Number of houses at the Wormholt Estate at the disposal
of the Borough Council by payment to the L.C.C. of a
yearly subsidy of £7 per house 75
Number of houses at the Watling Estate at the disposal
of the Borough Council under similar arrangements 25

The total number of families removed from Hampstead to County
Council houses since 1927 is 228, involving 1,223 persons. The
additional 37 families are accounted for by changes in tenancies at the
subsidy houses (12 at Watling and 25 at Wormholt), the Borough
Council having the right to nominate tenants for any of the 100