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associated with the type of population who leave their
own home towns and come to London in search of jobs.
It is my privilege to express my thanks to the members
of the Council and in particular to the Public Health Committee
for the courtesy and help I have received during the year. It
has indeed been a pleasure to have the enthusiasm of every
member of the Public Health Committee behind me, and I would
assure you of the encouragement this has been, for the health
problems in Hampstead are varied and in some ways unique and complex.
I am indebted to the General Practitioners of Hampstead,
to the staffs of the Hospitals, and in particular to the members
of the Public Health Department, from all of whom I have had help,
co-operation and a happy friendship.
Towards the end of the year Dr. Warren ceased his
duties as Deputy Medical Officer of Health and I would like to
pay a tribute to the assistance he gave me in the investigation
into the problem of suicides in the Borough of Hampstead.
I would also like to welcome Dr. Bolz who commenced
his duties as Deputy Medical Officer of Health in February, 1955 •
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
DENNIS GEFFEN,
Medical Officer of Health.