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(3). Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which
Closing Orders were determined, the dwelling
houses having been rendered fit nil.
(4). Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which
Demolition Orders were made nil.
(5). Number of dwelling-houses demolished in
pursuance of Demolition Orders nil.
N.B.—A representation was made to the London County Council,
as the Local Authority under the Housing of the Working Classes Act,
1890 (Part I) Sec. 4, dealing with the China Walk area (vide pp. 80, 81
and Appendix IV).
ADDENDUM
Housing Statistics (Empty Premises) 1924.
(Based on the latest published statistics issued by the Borough
Treasurer, and presented to the Council on July 24th. 1924., having
referenct to March Quarter 1924. (at March jrst, J924) a total of 235†
unoccupied dwelling-houses in rating, 19 being dwelling houses with
shops).
r. Occupied or being prepared for occupation 156}
2. Suitable for occupation (probably with slight repairs), but
for sale only (with occupation) 2
3. Fit for demolition (if not actually demolished) 25
4. Suitable for business purposes, or for occupation with
business 19
5. Acquired for commercial or institutional (extension, etc.)
purposes (in most cases for demolition) 23
6. Dwelling-houses, which, without reconstruction, will
bably remain unoccupied and which, in some cases (but
in some cases only), can be adapted for use as flats or
tenements 6
7. Dwelling-houses, which, wholly or in part, require
erable repairs to render them in all respects reasonably
fit for human habitation 4
Total 235
* Statistics brought up to date, to be read with those given in the 1923 Annual
Report (Appendix III), † Total number of all empties in rating at March 31st, 1924
was 475. ‡ 11 only unoccupied.