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Suggestions on more economical building is made in Appendix 6,
page 281 of the Report in question.
Undoubtedly many of the references can only apply to the
Provinces; nevertheless, one is not without hope that some form of
cheaper houses can be devised and built in London, particularly if due
regard is given to the recommendation of the Ministry and contracts
placed to open competition.
THE YEAR'S WORK.
Owing to the lengthy procedure of necessity required to deal
with housing matters under the Housing Acts, it would appear to
those of us who are keen to "get a move on," that "nothing doing"
could quite well be written under this heading, and finish at this.
However, when one comes to take stock of what has been done
under the Public Health Act and the various sections of the Housing
Acts, it becomes evident that a large amount of very useful work
has been accomplished.
In addition to formal action, much has been done and many improvements
obtained by informal action by your Medical Officer of
Health and his inspectoral staff.
This has been brought about by interviewing owners of property,
and the chairmen and secretaries of the larger Housing Trusts.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT.
During the year, 3,370 unfit houses have been rendered fit.
HOUSING ACT, 1930 (Sec. 1).
The following areas were represented for clearance and re-housing
schemes:—
(1) Amery Place—Kinglake Street area.
(2 Kinglake Street—No. 1 area.
(3) Orb Street—No. 2 area.
(4) South Street area.
(5) Alvey Street area.
(6) Gerridge Street area.
(7) Zoar Street area.
Amery Place—Kinglake Street Area.
The Council have already declared this as a Clearance Area, and
it will be proceeded with after the sanction of the Minister of Health
has been obtained.