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Lambeth 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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The provision of cod liver oil free to supplement the issue of
milk has been amplified and, in addition to oil, emulsion, and oil
and malt, of guaranteed vitamin content, these preparations are
also available in combination with iron if the medical officers
consider them preferable to issue on medical grounds.
Local Government Act 1929—Grants. The Scheme, made under section 101 (6) Local Government Act, 1929, which will be in operation for the four financial years, 1st April, 1937, to 31st March, 1942, provides that the Council shall pay by way of annual contribution to each of the Voluntary Associations named in column 1 of the following table in respect of the service mentioned in column 2 thereof the sum specified in column 3 :—
| (1) Voluntary Associations (Infant Welfare Centres, etc.) | (2) Service in respect of which Contribution is payable | (3) Amount of Annual Contribution Third fixed period (1937-42) |
|---|---|---|
| North Marsh | Infant Welfare Centre | |
| Barley Mow | Do. | 720 |
| North Lambeth Babies' Care | Do. | 995 |
| Moffat Institute | Do. | 1,045 |
| "Rose McAndrew" | Do. | 940 |
| St. Anne's | Do. | 755 |
| Loughborough Junction | Do. | 1,695 |
| North Brixton | Do. | 1,225 |
| Stockwell | Do. | 930 |
| Brixton | Do. | 1,300 |
| West Norwood | Do. | 1,495 |
| St. Thomas's Hospital (Main building) ... | Do. | 945 |
| St. Thomas's Hospital (37 Royal Street) | Do. | 750 |
| General Lying-in Hospital | Do. | 650 |
| St. Thomas's Babies' Hostel | Ailing Babies' Home | 1.030 |
| Cynthia Mosley Day Nursery | Day Nursery | 300 |
| Total | £15,140 |
The conditions of the payment of the contributions to the
Voluntary Associations under the Scheme are as follows :—
(a) That the Council is satisfied with the efficiency of the
Maternity and Child Welfare service provided by the