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From the replies received, through the Bermondsey Borough
Council, it would appear that the remaining Borough Councils of
the Metropolis have decided as follows:—
Lambeth.—Approve of the principle and need for open air
treatment.
Southwark.—Have already petitioned the Local Government
Board to confer powers on the Poor Law Guardians to erect sanatoria
for consumptive poor, and on the London County Council for those
who do not fall within the scope of the poor law.
Islington.—Consider that sanatoria for consumptives are desirable,
but that the time has not yet arrived when they should be
provided by public authorities.
Greenwich.—Cordially agree with the principle, but consider
that the present is an inopportune time to adopt the measure
Deptford.—Are impressed with the importance of the scheme,
but do not consider that the matter is yet sufficiently advanced to
justify them in taking any action.
Hampstead.—In view of the large expenditure on small-pox,
are not disposed at the present time to support the proposal.
Paddington.—Consider it inadvisable to impose further duties
upon the Metropolitan Asylums Board, especially such as involve
responsibilities so great as suggested.
Hammersmith.—Have taken no action.
Lewisham. - Have taken no action.
Wandsworth.—Are not in favour of the establishment of
sanatoria as suggested.
Camberwell and Holborn.-Have the matter still under consideration.
Bethnal Green. — Have not replied.
At the last meeting of the Board, the Managers remitted to us for
consideration and report in connection with the foregoing reference a