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made before we had any idea of analysing the number of occupants
in this way, and it is highly probable that a census of
the population of selected houses would show that there is
more crowding in some areas than is represented by the
before-mentioned figures.
In going about the district it is practically unknown to
find any working-class dwelling unoccupied for even a day,
and from my own observations, and as a result of conversations
upon the subject with inhabitants of the district, I am
now quite of opinion that there is a need of further housing
accommodation for the working-classes in Finchley, and that
private enterprise is not directed towards the erection of
houses of this class.
The following particulars of the houses already provided
by the Council may be of interest.
Workmen's Dwelling's.
In 1902 the Council decided to erect houses for the working
classes under the powers granted by the Housing of the
Working Classes Act, 1890, Part III. 60 houses of four
classes were built, of which the following particulars are
given. The houses are much appreciated, are kept continually
occupied, and I am informed that the rentals are remunerative.
Class I.—There are 12 Cottages of this class having the
following accommodation:—
1 Kitchen and 1 Scullery, 2 Bedrooms.
The Cottages of this class are let at 5s. 9d. per week.
Class II.—There are 12 Cottages of this class containing
the following roomsi:—
Kitchen, Scullery, Front Room, 2 Bedrooms.
These Cottages are let at 7s. 63. per week.