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The Medical Officer suggested the employment for the present of
a girl clerk for this purpose—mainly copying work—at a commencing
weekly wage of about 15s. per week. One-half the cost would be met
by a grant from the Local Government Board. She would also render
clerical assistance to the Lady Sanitary Inspector. The Committee
recommended that the Medical Officer be empowered to make arrangements
for employment of a girl clerk, as proposed.
Inspection of Lying-in Homes—London County Council (General
Powers) Act, 1915.
The London County Council decided to itself proceed with the
work of inspection of Lying-in Homes under the Provisions of Part IV.
of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1915, and not to
delegate such inspection to the Borough Council.
Resignation and Appointment of Second Health Visitor.
Miss Wain, Second Health Visitor, resigned on her appointment
as Sister at the Military Hospital at Ladywell, a sealed testimonial
was given to her by the Council. Miss N. Brocklehurst was appointed
by the Council as Second Health Visitor.
Notification of Births Act, 1907.
During the year 4,504 notifications were received under the Notification
of Births Act, 1907.
OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM.
Notifications of Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
Sixty cases of Ophthalmia Neonatorum were notified during the
year, 40 Poplar, 10 Bromley and 10 Bow.

* Included in Columns 1, 2 and 3.