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inmates of the house." It is to be hoped that schemes for the
prevention of Consumption undergoing consideration will make
provision for this class of case, which is undoubtedly a grave
source of danger in crowded and insanitary areas.
Tuberculosis Dispensary.
The Battersea Voluntary Dispensary for the Prevention of
Tuberculosis, which was established in 1911, was temporarily
approved by the Local Government Board for a period of six
months, expiring in January, 1913. Meanwhile, the Health
Committee of the Council had been in negotiation with the
Authorities of the Dispensary as to the position of the Dispensary
in relation to the Tuberculosis Scheme for the Borough, which
the Council were required to prepare. No decision was arrived
at, and the Council decided on the 8th January, 1913, pending
the issue of the General Scheme for London, which it was understood
the London County Council had under consideration, to
recommend the Local Government Board to extend the period of
approval of the Voluntary Dispensary for a further period of
six months.
A letter was received from the Board approving of the
Dispensary for a further period of six months, expiring in July,
1913.
On the 2nd July, a Deputation from the Health Committee
waited on the Local Government Board. In view of the position
and pending the issue of the London County Council's Scheme,
the Board suggested to the Deputation that the Voluntary Dispensary.
would serve the needs of the Borough.
The Dispensary was subsequently temporarily approved for
a further period of 12 months.
On the 11th December, a letter was received from the London
County Council, setting forth the terms on which they were prepared
to contribute to the Dispensary Schemes prepared by
Metropolitan Borough Councils, and approved by the Local
Government Board.
The Health Committee took into consideration this letter,
and the Town Clerk and the Medical Officer of Health were
directed to prepare reports containing full details as to the
arrangements carried out in the various Metropolitan Boroughs
in connection with the provision of dispensaries for the treatment
of Tuberculosis, so as to enable the Council to be in possession
of all available information as to existing arrangements when
the scheme for the Borough comes before them for consideration.