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anxiety to clear away the old outmoded houses, and to replace
them with modern homes as rapidly as possible.
The aged people in the Borough occupy my mind very
greatly, particularly when we hear rumours of certain of the
personal health services being returned by the L.C.C. to the
control of the Borough Councils. In the body of the report will
be found Miss Morris' report on the work of the Voluntary Old
People's Welfare Committee, which shows a general and progressive
expansion. The Borough Council help in the only way
they can help at present, by financial assistance, but I feel that
if Local Authorities only had the power, very much good could be
done in the preventive field for the old people at very little cost,
and at great saving to the State in their maintenance in beds in
the Chronic Wards of Hospitals.
The work of the Department has been very heavy, and
again shows a considerable increase in work accomplished. I
must pay tribute to the Staff from the Chief Inspector downwards,
for the hard work they have put in, and for their cooperation
and loyalty.
I also wish to place on record my appreciation to the
Members of the Council for their tolerance and consideration
given to me, and my best thanks to the Chief Officers and their
Staffs for their willing help and co-operation.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient servant,
W. STOTT,
Medical Officer of Health.