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The Medical Profession in the Borough have
shown an increasing desire to co-operate in public
health work, for which I thank my colleagues.
We have in Fulham a most enlightened press
who give publicity to the various objects of the
department. The public take more and more
interest in. health questions and a constructive
public opinion is especially desirable.
I may say that the Staff have endeavoured
loyally to carry out the desires of the Council
and to act in conformity with the London County
Council and the instructions of the Ministry of
Health.
During 1933 the duties of the Public Health
Department were increased by the Housing Campaign
and the passing of the Transfer of Powers
(London) Order, 1933, which transferred certain
powers and duties of the London County Council
to Borough Councils as from 1st April, 1933,
including Infant Life Protection, the control of
Common Lodging Houses and the licensing of
slaughterhouses.
During 1933 the Borough Council accepted
my recommendation to establish a Clinic for
Immunisation against Diphtheria for the ensuing
year.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOHN SULLIVAN,
Medical Officer of Health.