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present the London County Council is doing good work in connection
with school children, but no provision has so far been made for
adults.
Notwithstanding the considerable improvement in the sanitary
condition of the Borough and the Council's efforts in connection
with better housing, there still remains urgent need for the radical
improvement of the housing conditions of a considerable number of
residents in the Borough. A scheme to this end has recently been
suggested in the Teale Street area. Numerous inspections and
conversations have taken place with the London County Council
and plans prepared in connection with this proposed housing
scheme, and it is to be hoped that a substantial betterment in
this particular district will result.
I should like to conclude by thanking the staff of the Public
Health Department for their co-operation and willing help during
my period of office, and also the Chairman and members of the
Public Health Committee for their support and interest in the work
of the Department. My thanks are also due to colleagues in other
Departments, from whom I have received every courtesy and
assistance.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
J. BELL FERGUSON,
Medical Officer of Health.