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Relations between the Public Health Department and the London
County Council Divisional Office continue to be cordial and happy since
the operation of the National Health Act, 1946. Every kindly assistance
and the fullest co-operation has been given by Dr. Russell and her staff.
The findings of the Beaver Report on Atmospheric Pollution have
been published and it is welcome information that legislation is
envisaged in the near future to implement the main recommendations to
reduce atmospheric pollution. In the Councils' Housing Estates built
since the war, grates have been installed capable of using smokeless fuel.
There are still the questions of supply and storage of these fuels.
The Welfare of the Elderly continues to expand and extend in
scope and more facilities and amenities are being made available by the
Old Peoples' Welfare Committee who co-ordinate the fine work of Voluntary
Associations and Societies and the Statutory Bodies in Fulham.
I am again indebted to the members of the Council for their
willing help and consideration in Public Health problems as they arise
and to each of them I express thanks, especially to the Chairmen of the
Public Health and Staff Committees.
To all fellow Chief Officers and their staffs for consistent
help and friendliness I express my thanks and also to the staff of the
Public Health Department for their loyal service and efficiency which
has made the work go smoothly and this report again possible.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,