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slum clearance, in addition to clearance and redevelopment operations
undertaken by the Borough Council in the Avenues and Lillie Road areas,
and on smaller sites elsewhere, has brought about a re-housing problem.
After most careful consideration, the Council decided that its flats and
dwellings as a whole must be made available for "decanting" purposes.
Whilst this means that the occupation of new dwellings by families
from the Housing Register will have to be delayed for a time, in the long
run the Council's decision makes possible the re-housing of more families
selected from the Housing Register than would otherwise be the case.
The work in connection with the care of old people has increased.
As the facilities available become known o the old folk, more seek to
take advantage of them. It is gratifying to report that under Section
122 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936, it is possible to cleanse
the garments and bedding used by the incontinent. This service began
this year and is operated without charge.
Once again I am indebted to members of the Council for their continued
help and co-operation and especially to the Chairmen and ViceChairmen
of the Public Health and Staff Committees, who have been most
understanding and helpful in their consideration of special Public Health
and Staff problems.
I would like again to record my appreciation to all Chief Officers
and members of their Departments for their unfailing help and take this
opportunity of conveying to the staff of the Public Health Department my
thanks for the efficient and loyal way each one. has carried out his or
her duties during the year and made this report possible.
I have the honour to be,
Your Worship, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
M.I adams