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Child Life Protection.—Public Health (London) Act, 1936, Part XIII.
At the end of the year the register contained the names of 12 foster
mothers who were then in possession of foster children. Each had one
child only. 7 new registrations were made. No death occurred
amongst foster children during the year.
Notices numbering 109 were received from other authorities in respect
of the transfer of children from the care of foster mothers in those districts
to the care of their parents or other persons residing or said to be residing
in Westminster.
The Council renewed for a further period of one year the certificate
of exemption, granted in 1937, under the provisions of Section 271 (2) of
the Act, in respect of the Nursery established at Dolphin Square,
Grosvenor Road, which has accommodation for some 40 children.
During the year visits to foster children were carried out as follows:—

Adoption of Children Act, 1926.—The Medical Officer of Health was
appointed guardian ad litem by the County Court in 2 cases where application
had been made to the Court by residents in the City for adoption
orders for infants, under the above Act. The order was made in both
instances.
In carrying out this duty the Medical Officer has to satisfy the Court
as to the suitability of the proposed adoptors and that the interests of
the infant will be safeguarded.
Instruction in Nutrition and Cookery Classes.—The lecture demonstrations
on cookery held at the maternity and child welfare centres,
inaugurated in 1936, have been continued during the year. A limited