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17,976 lbs. of dried milk and 1,230 quarts of raw milk
and 24 tins of Nestle's were distributed during the year.
The number of applications for free milk has averaged
61 per week during the year. The total expenditure during
the year was approximately £966.
The amount of milk distributed during the year decreased
by 550 lbs. of dried milk, 454 quarts of raw milk and 76 tins
of Nestles, at a decreased cost of approximately £234.
The distribution of this free milk continues to be an
inestimable boon, and has, without doubt, contributed very
largely to the improved condition of the children
generally.
By this means the Public Health Department and the
Maternity and Infant Welfare Centres are able to keep in
close contact with these cases, and at the same time
mothers have been able to obtain a proper supply of milk
for their children which they could not have done otherwise.
The arrangements whereby the Infant Welfare Centres
are supplied with dried milk for distribution has been continued.
The mothers attend the Centre and obtain their
supplies on presenting an order issued from the Public
Health Department, thus encouraging the mothers to
attend the Centres where they can obtain advice both with
regard to themselves and their children.
Circumcisions.—During the year sixty-four cases were
referred by the Medical Officers at the Infant Welfare
Centres to the West London, Hospital.
The Council pays a fee of 2s. 6d. per case to the Hospital
Authorities.