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be that the accommodation was sufficient for their former
needs and health, but families have increased, with the result
that they are now overcrowded and are unable to obtain
increased accommodation.
Proper housing is the basis of good health, and it is therefore
absolutely essential that the building of houses be
expedited as much as possible, and that due regard be paid to
the accommodation provided being within the reach of those
people most in need of it.
Housing and Town Planning.—During the year the
housing conditions have not materially improved. The
Housing Schemes of the County Council and Borough Council
are in progress but no further action has been taken with
regard to the Southern Housing Scheme.
Fifty Certificates were granted during the year under
Section 48 (2) of the Public Health (London) Act. 1891, with
regard to newly erected houses having a proper and sufficient
water supply.
Since the War, 1,438 houses have been erected in the
Borough, by the London County Council, the Hammersmith
Borough Council and by private enterprise, for which Certificates
have been granted (details as under).

The premises have provided accommodation for approximately
7,190 persons, but despite this fact overcrowding is
still in evidence.
At the moment of writing I am informed that there are
1,800 applications for houses still to be dealt with.