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TO HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR, THE ALDERMEN AND COUNCILLORS OF THE
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF PADDINGTON.
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to present to you my Annual Report for the year 1926 as required by the
Statutes and Orders applicable to my office.
During the year the health of the Borough continued to be good, but there is no marked improvement
to record.
The infantile mortality was at the rate of 86 deaths of infants under the age of 12 months for
every 1,000 births. It is the highest recorded since the year 1921, when it was 92. Every endeavour
should be made to reduce this figure to at least the average for the County of London, which was
64 last year.
During the year the rooms previously occupied by the Public Analyst in the Town Hall were
vacated. This enabled a much needed room to be added to the Public Health Department, as a
Sanitary Inspectors' Office. At the same time, structural alterations were effected in the offices
which have greatly increased their efficiency.
During the year both I and my staff have received much support and consideration from the
Council, which has facilitated our efforts. I should like to take this opportunity of thanking the
staff of the Public Health Department for the loyal help I have received from them, and other members
of the Council's staff for many courtesies received.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
M.D., M.R.C.P., D.P.H.,
Medical Officer of Health.
Town Hall,
Paddington Green, W. 2.
May. 1927.