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Extremely complicated and involved problems are certain to
arise from the situation I have described, which is why, at the risk
of being unpopular with the menfolk, I am using my efforts to
' emancipate ' such women and encourage them to insist on making
the men conform, and realise that their womenfolk are their social
equals.
Although there is little drama attached to their work, the
various Committees and groups which were set up specifically to
assist in tackling the problems of integration and for the promotion
of understanding and friendship between newcomers and ourselves
when problems first began to appear, continue to function and with
the same enthusiasm and efficiency. These Committees and groups
are comprised of Councillors and other well known people in the
Borough, professional people in various fields, and people who are
not at all well known, but whose contributions are not only extremely
valuable but very much appreciated.
I am grateful for the continued and unfailing help and cooperation
I have received from officials of the London County
Council, members of our own Paddington Borough Council and
members of the Police Force. I am also grateful for the co-operation
and assistance I have received from Mr. and Mrs. Jewiss of
Beauchamp Lodge, and from Mrs. Thirlwell. I would particularly
like to pay tribute to the workers at the Citizens' Advice Bureau,
who have such heavy demands made on their services.
Naturally I could not conclude without again expressing
my appreciation of the help and courtesy extended to me by
Dr. Oldershaw and members of his Staff in the Public Health
Department.