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patients received dental treatment. There were 11
attendances for extractions, 10 being under gas. Other
attendances for treatment were: examinations 3;
fittings and alterations for dentures, 15.
FINSEN LIGHT TREATMENT FOR LUPUS.
PNEUMOTHORAX REFILLS.
Since 1921, the Council has paid for the Finsen
Light treatment of cases of Lupus at the London
Hospital. During the year 2 patients were so treated,
making 57 attendances for treatment.
The Council's arrangements for the provision of
pneumothorax refills at the Brompton Hospital were
not used during the year.
JOINT DISPENSARY COMMITTEE.
On 13th November an agreement between the
Borough Council and the Governors of the City of
London Hospital for Diseases of the Heart and Lungs
came into operation, which effected some changes in
the management of the Tuberculosis Dispensary.
Whilst in future the Governors of the Hospital will
remain responsible for the provision and staffing of
the Dispensary, a Joint Dispensary Committee is
formed, composed of four representatives of the
Governors, three representatives of Bethnal Green and
three of Hackney.
The powers and duties of the Joint Dispensary
Committee, under the direction and control of the
Governors, shall include the following matters : —
(a) To manage the Dispensary for and on behalf
of the Committee.
(b) From time to time to consider and report to
the Committee on all matters appertaining to
the administration of the Dispensary, including
(i) the salary and conditions of service of