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Of the patients who removed from the Borough during 1930, the new addresses were
obtainable in 111 instances, and particulars of the cases were transmitted to the medical
officers of health of the respective districts.
In 1930, 18 cases of patients who had removed into the Borough from other districts
were added to the register.
The number of cases remaining on the Tuberculosis Register at the close of 1930 was
1,522 as compared with 1,610 at the close of the year 1929.

No notifications were received with regard to 20 persons dying from tuberculosis
during the year, this number being equal to 17.5 per cent. of the total tuberculosis deaths
recorded. In all cases where it appeared necessary, inquiries were made as to the reason
for the absence of notification.
Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925.
By virtue of these regulations persons who are aware that they are suffering from tuberculosis
of the respiratory tract may not enter upon any employment or occupation in connection
with a dairy which would involve the milking of cows, the treatment of milk or the handling
of vessels used for containing milk.
Furthermore, if a local authority are satisfied that a person residing in their district who
is engaged in any such occupation mentioned above is suffering from tuberculosis of the
respiratory tract and is in an infectious state, they may by notice in writing require such
person to discontinue his employment or occupation.
No use has so far been made of these regulations.