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states, however, that this point was considered, but the provision suggested
was not deemed necessary, having regard to the adequate travelling
facilities.
In the circumstances, we are of opinion that the borough council's
proposals may be approved, subject to certain conditions relative to the
keeping of records, etc. We recommend :—
(a) That the proposals of the Poplar Metropolitan Borough
Council as set out in the statement (No. 1) separately submitted by
the Public Health Committee, on 13th October, 1914, for the provision
of dispensary treatment for persons within the borough,
suffering from tuberculosis, be approved as part of a comprehensive
scheme for London, subject to the following conditions :—
(i.) That the borough council agrees to observe the principles
Nos. IV., V., VII. and VIII. specified in the resolution No. 1 (a)
of 18th November, 1913 (p. 1087).
(ii.) That the Council's approval is in respect of the year
ending 31st March, 1915.
(b) That, subject to the payment by the Local Government
Board of a grant of one-half of the cost of the dispensary treatment
of uninsured persons in the Metropolitan Borough of Poplar suffering
from tuberculosis, and subject to the provisions of the foregoing
resolution (a) a contribution be made from the county fund amounting
to one-half of the cost which would otherwise have to be defrayed
out of the funds of the borough in respect of the treatment of such
persons during the year ending 31st March, 1915, provided that such
contribution shall not exceed £255.
Treatment of Tuberculosis—Scheme for London.
The following letter has been received from Dr. Hamer, the Medical
Officer of Health for the County of London, and a copy of the reply is
appended :—
[Copy.] London County Council,
Public Health Department.
10th September, 1914.
Circular to Medical Officers of Health, London Boroughs.
Dear Sir,
I enclose herewith a supply of Form A and B for use in connection
with the nomination of cases recommended for sanatorium
treatment under the Council's scheme.
Yours faithfully,
W. H. Hamer,
The Medical Officer of Health, Medical Officer.
Metropolitan Borough of Poplar.