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(4) That taking into consideration the whole sanitary staff,
irrespective of inspectors, set apart for special work,
upon the basis of the figures of the 1901 census, the
average number of inspectors for London generally is
one for every 14,221 of the population, whilst in
Dentford it is as hierh as one for 18,400.
In the circumstances, I have been directed to ask that
the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford will
give the matter their careful consideration and inform the
Council what steps they propose to take to ensure a more
adequate supervision of the sanitary arrangements of the
Boroueh.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) G. L. Gomme,
Clerk of the Council.
The Town Clerk of the
Metropolitan Borough of Deptford.
The Public Health Committee then constituted a sanitary staft
sub-committee to enquire into the matter. This sub-committee met on
five different occasions, interviewing each member of the sanitary
staff, investigating his duties and inspecting the several books kept
by him, but up to the close of the year no further report had been
presented to the Council.
I am pleased to say that during the year, Inspector Snowdon
obtained a Special Certificate, after examination at the Royal
Sanitary Institute, for the inspection of meat and other food.
I frequently visited the Disinfecting Station during the year and
am pleased to report that the work has been carried out by the staff
to my entire satisfaction.
I desire to express my appreciation of my staff who have so ably
assisted me during the year.
I have the honour to remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Medical Officer of Health.
* Before going to press, the Council has approved of the vacancy
being filled on the recommendation of the Public Health Committee.