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Borough of Southwark.
Health Services Department,
Walworth Road, S.E.17.
To His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors,
Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I beg to submit my Annual Report on the health of the Borough for
the year 1938.
Generally speaking, with the exception of a measles epidemic, the
health statistics are good and in many respects show a satisfactory
position, particularly those relating to infant mortality and maternal
mortality.
The work of the various departments has shown a marked increase
and the staff are working under full pressure. Unfortunately in
September this work was rudely interrupted by the international crisis
and since this time much useful and constructive work has had to be
delayed or submerged for the purposes of Air Raid Precautions.
In presenting this report, I desire to place on record my appreciation
of the continued good-will shown to me by the Chairmen and
Members of the Committees of the Council, and also of the ever-willing
advice and assistance rendered to me by the Chief Officers of the Council.
To the members of my Staff I tender my sincere thanks for their
unfailing loyalty throughout the year.
I am,
Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
W. STOTT.