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The administrative changes in the Department which I
have indicated above, although mainly of a minor nature,
involved a number of small but none the less irritating
difficulties and I am much indebted to the Chief Public Health
Inspector, Mr. J.F. Armstrong, for his ever ready help and advice
in maintaining the smooth running of the Department. Some of
the changes made in recording information which were excellent in
theory were found to create serious practical difficulties and
a further change was necessary during the year. This involved
a great deal of extra work for the Chief Clerk, Mr. A.H. Slade,
and my thanks are due to him for the very efficient manner in
which he dealt with all these problems.
I am also indebted to both Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Slade
for a great proportion of the work in the preparation of this
Report.
My deputy, Dr. G.M. Frizelle, resigned at the end of
the year on obtaining the post of Medical Officer of Health to
the East Hertfordshire Combined District and I would like to take
this opportunity of thanking him for his loyal support and
assistance.
I would like to thank the Members of the Council,
particularly the Members of the Public Health Committee for their
continued help and support and especially Councillor Miss E. Beer,
the Chairman of the Public Health Committee, for her great
interest and encouragement throughout the year.
The other chief officers of the Council and their
staffs have as always, freely given of their advice and help
and for this I am very grateful.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
R. DUNCAN DEWAR,
Medical Officer of Health.