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In regard to housing matters, much valuable work was accomplished
under the Housing and Public Health Acts, especially in
connection with the repair of unfit houses. It is, however, to be
regretted that the Housing shortage is still responsible for much
hardship and suffering arising from the congestion and overcrowding
in several of the lower wards of the Borough. It is to be hoped
that speedy relief from the evils inseparable from this unfortunate
state of affairs will be found in the new Housing Bill which is
promised for the year 1924.
The Maternity and Child Welfare Services were carried on with
undiminished activity during the year, the results of which are
fully set out in the Report, and which are reflected in the remarkably
low infant mortality rate, and in the improved standard of health
of the women and children attending the Borough Clinics.
I have again to thank the Chairmen of the Health, Maternity
and Child Welfare and Housing Committees, and the Members of
the Council for the consideration and support extended to me so
generously; to the Chief Officers of Departments and the Staff
of the Public Health Department, who, notwithstanding the heavy
pressure of work, carried out their duties with zeal and efficiency,
my thanks are also due for assistance always willingly rendered.
G. Quin LENNANE,
Town Hall, Medical Officer of Health.
Lavender Hill, S.W.