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Whilst realising the difficulty of providing a sufficient number of new dwellings
within the boundaries of the district I do hope that Barking will not depart from
its present high standard of housing accommodation.
(c) Housing Act, 1930—Part 1.—Further progress was made during the year
in dealing with clearance areas.
In July, 1934 a representation of the Medical Officer of Health was made in
respect of North Street (No. 1) Clearance Area, consisting of 72 houses and housing
307 persons. A Public Enquiry took place and confirming orders have been made
in respect of:—
Abbey Road Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, Clearance Areas ;
Park Terrace and Collier Row Clearance Area ; and
North Street No. 1 Clearance Area.
In these areas is a total of 167 houses, housing 753 persons.
(d) Housing Act, 1930—Part 2.—Three demolition orders were made during the
year.
One house was demolished in anticipation of formal action.
A total of 841 houses were inspected and particulars recorded.
Reference to the summary of the work carried out is shown on pages 61-62
and indicates the type of defects found and dealt with.
The policy of the Council in administering the " Repair " section of the
Housing Act, 1930 in conjunction with the provisions of the Barking Corporation
Act, 1933 is reflected in the general well-kept appearance of the working-class
property in the district. Steady improvement in this respect continues.
(e) Disinfestation.—The rehousing of families from clearance areas has been
proceeding during the year. Prior to taking over the tenancy of new accommodation
the whole of the tenants' effects have been fumigated with hydro-cyanic
acid gas. The contract was let in respect of a total of 265 families.