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With the Improvement of the standard of the buildings there is
an improvement in the standard of care of the homes and it is
evident that the occupiers have spent considerable time, trouble
and money, In Improving their living conditions even In those old
houses which from a structural point of view have come to the end
of their useful lives.
It is unfortunate that in a Borough such as Bethnal Green almost
all the new dwellings must be flats rather than houses but this
Borough is noted for the way in which families remain united and it
is hoped that this spirit will persist and will overcome the
difficulties of bringing up a family as a family in a flat.
A summary of the work of the Public Health Department is given
in the report which follows and the Divisional Medical Officer, Dr.
G.O. Mitchell has again kindly supplied me with some particulars of
the personal health services which are of course administered by
the London County Council. A brief report is also included of the
work of the Old People's Welfare Committee which has been supplied
by the Secretary of the Committee.
I would like to express my thanks to Councillor W.R. Johnson,
Chairman of the Public Health Committee,and the Members of the
Committee for a great deal of help and encouragement during the
year and for the interest which they have taken in the work of the
Department. I would also like to thank the other Chief Officers
of the Council and their staffs for their willing assistance at
all times and my particular thanks are due to the members of my
own staff for their loyal help at all times.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
R. DUNCAN DEWAR,
Medical Officer of Health