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34
1954 181
1955 215
1956 131
1957 261
Making a total of 1,162
The great majority have been rehoused in Harlow (807),
followed by Basildon (119), Stevenage (97), Hemel Hempstead
(53), Welwyn (33), Crawley (16), Bracknell (10), Swindon (27).
The volume of work in connection with rehousing in New
Towns continues to increase as applicants become convinced of the
fact that New Towns are a success.
Details of the occupation of all applicants interested in the
New Towns are furnished to the Ministry of Labour.
The following table will summarise the housing applications
as at 31st December, 1957, the units of overcrowding and the
accommodation required to meet the applications:—
Applications: Total
2+ units overcrowding 44
1J units overcrowding 48
1 unit overcrowding 115
2 unit overcrowding 179
Fully occupied 199
unit under-occupied 409
1 unit under-occupied 344
1½or more units under
occupied 2,045
Total 3,383
Accommodation required:
1 bedroom 1,153
2 bedroom 1,381
3 bedroom 849
Total 3,383
Rehousing of Medical Cases
During 1957, 30 cases claiming rehousing priority for tuberculosis
were investigated and reported upon. Of these, 19 cases
were added to the list.
The position at the end of 1957 was as follows:—