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slow progress is being made in the provision of working-class
houses. The extent of the overcrowding in many areas of the
borough is so considerable as to be a serious menace to health
apart from the other undesirable features associated with the evil.
No relief, so far as Battersea is concerned, from this deplorable
state of affairs can be hoped for until an adequate number of
working-class tenements at reasonably low rentals are provided
outside the Borough.
I have again to express my appreciation of the consideration
and support which have been so generously accorded me by the
Chairmen of the Health, Maternity and Child Welfare and Housing
Committees and the members of the Council. I have also to thank
my colleagues, the Chief Officers of Departments and the staff
of the Public Health Department for their loyal co-operation and
assistance always willingly rendered.
G. Quin LENNANE,
Town Hall, Medical Officer of Heallh.
Battersea, S.W.