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"As the above-mentioned total is almost entirely composed of
wages, and as the work could be done by " black-coated " unemployed,
the Committee might consider treating this matter as a
means of providing relief for the unemployed.
"The enumerators would require authority from the Council to
make the necessary inspections.
"Following the completion of Schedules A and B, Local
Authorities must consider the general housing position of their
district with a view to the abatement and prevention of any
overcrowding and the setting up of redevelopment areas where
necessary. As these matters depend entirely upon the conditions
revealed by the housing survey, I propose to defer consideration of
them until the necessary information has been obtained."
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