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polis, is sure of sympathetic attention at the hands
of the Government. Unfortunately many of the Bills
of the London County Council have, in the past,
included some encroachment upon the particular duties
of the local authorities with the result that their
proposals have in every instance been vehemently and
successfully opposed by the Borough Councils. To
my mind it is extraordinary that the London County
Council has never grasped the fact that the Borough
Councils have not followed the bad example of their
predecessors (the vestries) but are, in every instance,
honestly endeavouring to carry out their duties.
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
In the report of the Chief Inspector will be found
full details of the routine work of my department, and
I take this opportunity of congratulating Mr. Foot
upon the excellent results obtained by the staff under
his supervision. These results are in a large measure
due to the sympathetic and helpful attitude of the
Public Health Committee, and I beg to tender to the
Chairman and Members of that Committe my grateful
thanks for their continued confidence and support,
which have much assisted me in carrying out the duties
of my office.
I have the honour to be, Sir and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
GEORGE PADDOCK BATE, M.D.
Medical Officer of Health for the Borough of Bethnal Green.