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1§3 of the new patients were found to be suffering from pulmonary
tuberculosis, though not all in an active stage of the disease. 26 suffered
from other forms of tuberculosis. 49 were recommended for sanatorium
treatment and 95 for admission to hospital. 1,089 reports were made
to public authorities and 295 to medical practitioners.
During the year 1,151 X-ray films were taken and 190 specimens
submitted for bacteriological examination.
Tuberculosis—Maintenance Alio wances.
The Ministry of Health treatment allowances continued to be of
value to patients who fall into the categories eligible and the following
applications were dealt with during the year : -
Applications received 68
Applications granted 61

An average of 54 patients are drawing allowances at any given time.
Mass Miniatwe Radiography.
During the year arrangements were made with the London County
Council for a visit of their Miniature Radiography Unit to the City.
The Unit subsequently operated at one of the City Council's Depots
from 28th November, 1947, to 14th March, 1948, and arrangements were
made for some 17,000 persons employed in the City and residents to be
examined during that period. Similar arrangements were also made
for the London County Council Miniature Radiography Mobile Unit
to visit the premises of large firms in the Citv employing over 300
employees.
During the year some 5,064 persons working and resident in the City
were examined either at these Units, or attended the Units whilst
operating in other London Boroughs. Of these 50 were referred for
further examination.
Maternity Beds for Westminster Mothers.
The arrangements made by the City Council for the reservation of
maternity beds for Westminster mothers at Westminster Hospital,
Charing Cross Hospital, St. George's Hospital and the General Lying-in
Hospital at York Road continued to work smoothly. These beds were
available for Westminster mothers who for various reasons were unable
to have their confinements in their own homes.