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In December, Mr. C. W. Idle, Food Inspector, who had been on the staff
of the department for 35 years, retired. He was a very loyal and valued member
of the department and we wish him a long and happy retirement.
This retirement brought the number of vacancies on the inspectorial staff
to five and, owing to the shortage of inspectors in the country generally, and
London in particular, it is not likely that they will be filled easily.
The Council has a training scheme for Public Health Inspectors, but as
the course of training is four years it will be some time before the benefits
will be felt in the department.
Finally, I would like to thank the Members of the Council and of the
Public Health Committee for their support and encouragement during the year
and also to acknowledge the loyal and conscientious service of the staff of
the department.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
F. SUMMERS
Medical Officer of Health