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In the early part of 1928, a letter was received from the Minister
of Health, giving general approval for one year to the scheme submitted,
subject to certain modifications in the agreement.
It is hoped that an agreement will soon be entered into between
the Borough Council and the Board of Guardians, and that the
Maternity Wards will be opened before the end of 1928.
Free Milk Scheme.—The Council, at their meeting in May, considered
a report of the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee and
agreed that on and after 30th September, 1927, the general distribution
of Grade "A" (Tuberculin Tested) Milk be discontinued and in its
place reputable brands of dried milk be supplied, but that Grade "A"
(Tuberculin Tested) Milk be supplied in special cases (infants) where the
Medical Officers in charge of the Council's Child Welfare Clinics considered
its use specially advisable.
Health Education.—Appreciating the importance of disseminating
information relating to health and disease, and in order to inculcate
the desire for self-help in everyday matters affecting the health of the
individual as well as that of the community, the question of organising
lectures on general public health subjects was discussed with the Public
Health and Housing Committee. Owing, however, to other important
matters claiming prior attention, this question of health education was
deferred for consideration until the present year and will be referred to
fully in the next annual report. Nevertheless, it may be mentioned
here that a series of lectures has been arranged for the coming winter.
Staff.—On May 26th, 1927, the Council resolved that in the absence
of the Medical Officer of Health, the Tuberculosis Officer, Dr. W. C. P.
Smith be authorised to act as Medical Officer of Health for the Borough.
During the year, the following changes have taken place in the
personnel of the department:—
Mr. W. D. Quested (Chief Disinfector) retired in July, after 43
years' service. He was succeeded by Mr. W. Hodge.
Mr. H. C. Rodford, a member of the clerical staff, retired on
31st Deoember, on account of ill-health, after 27 years'
service, and was succeeded by Mr. D. Evans.
Mr. D. Flynn was appointed office boy, in September.