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interference which is irritating because of its inefficiency
to secure wholesome conditions of housing.
To arrange for a proper circulation of air around,
and through ventilation within the houses without a
re-arrangement seems impossible. It is certain that
the most satisfactory way of dealing with the area
is to deal with it as a whole. Part I. of the
Housing of the Working Classes Act provides
specifically for dealing with unhealthy areas, but
the procedure is cumbrous and excessively costly, and
is not one I should recommend. Under Part II. of
the Act small areas such as this can be dealt with,
but the question of cost again is a serious objection.
It is possible that satisfactory results would be
secured at less cost by private negotiation with the
owners and freeholders, together with the judicious
exercise of the powers conferred in the Public
Health and Local Acts. Should the Committee
decide to adopt this course, I would ask for
authority to serve the requisite notices.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAM BUTLER
October 25th, 1904.