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The allowances were payable to patients for their own
maintenance and that of their dependants whilst the patients were
waiting to go away for treatment, whilst undergoing treatment, or
after discharge if, in the opinion of the Tuberculosis Officer,
they were not fit to return to work. The Tuberculosis Officer
had the power to continue the allowance for two periods of six
months after discharge from a sanatorium. In exceptional cases,
the allowance was continued for a further period at the
discretion of the Minister of Health. In addition, the
incomes of persons able to do part-time work only were supplemented
through the scheme.
Some patients undergoing treatment in institutions, although
having no dependants, had no income of any 6ort. In these cases,
pocket money was allowed under the scheme and was paid to them by
the steward of the institution.

The amount disbursed during the year was £5,563.8s.1d.
CONCLUSION.
On behalf of Dr. Penton and the staff of the public health
department, I wish to acknowledge the encouragement and support
received from the Mayor, the Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of the
various Committees, all members of the Council, and our
colleagues in other departments.
I am,
Mr, Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors,
Your obedient servant,
VIOLET I.RUSSELL
Acting Medical Officer of Health.