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"In this connection I must pay real tribute to Messrs.
Warner Estates Ltd., who have been particularly helpful and
co-operative in every respect.
"The building programme, limited in view of the sites
available in the Borough, will not solve the housing problem
in Walthamstow, but it can be said, with emphasis, that the
position has improved. The problem, however, is still very
much with us, but without being complacent, the provision
of new accommodation has provided the means whereby a
good proportion of the most distressing cases have been provided
with suitable homes. Concern must, however, be stressed
with regard to the small family unit. The building programme
in general makes provision for the erection of three and fourbedroom
accommodation and therefore, despite the policy of
transfer, the assistance given to this particular group is not
as effective as that appertaining to the larger family unit.
"With an assessment of the new accommodation which
will be provided in the forthcoming year, it can be anticipated
that by even greater development of the transfer of tenants
and co-operation of other landlords, a very good proportion
of the small family units living in overcrowded conditions
will be offered material assistance. The allocation of property
is carried out in strict accordance with the Council's points
scheme and it is from the facts shown in the assessment of
all cases in accordance with the rules of this scheme, that it
is possible to give this optimistic assurance.

* Includes 232 bungalows erected prior to 1947.
Families rehoused 400 323 438 1,161
Housing applications on the "live "
register reduced on canvass 1.4.1948
to 6,176 9,553 7,012 7,353
Personal interviews 11,407 9,273 7,723