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The passing into Law of the Housing Act of 1930, conferred
important additional powers and duties on Local Authorities.
Under the Act it is the Statutory duty of the Local Authority to
make a quinquennial survey of the Housing needs of their districts
and to submit a programme of their proposals for the ensuing
quinquennium to the Central Authority. In accordance with the
instructions of the Housing Committee a recent survey of the
Borough has been carried out and a report was submitted to them
early in 1932.
I have pleasure in recording my appreciation of the support
and assistance accorded me by the Mayor, Chairmen of the various
Committees, and Members of the Council. To my Colleagues, the
Chief Officers of the Council, I am indebted for much valuable
assistance and co-operation. To the Staff of the Public Health
Department my thanks are also due for their efficient and loyal
services always willingly rendered.
(Signed) G. QUIN LENNANE,
Medical Officer of Health.
Electric House,
Lavender Hill, S.W. 11.
August, 1932.