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Assistance Act, 1948, made a grant of £473 to cover the cost of a third
van and equipment, and in addition made a grant of 75 per cent, of the
running expenses of the three vans. It is hoped that the third van will
be in use early in 1950.
Westminster Old People's Welfare Association.
Valuable work has been performed during the year by the Westminster
Old People's Welfare Association in ministering to the needs and comfort
of elderly people living in Westminster. Their work for the elderly
includes the running of Darby and Joan Clubs in different parts of the
City, the provision of mobile library facilities through the City Librarian,
the visiting of old people in their homes and the organising of Christmas
parties and outings.
The City Council, under powers conferred by Section 31 of the National
Assistance Act, 1948, and Ministry of Health Circular 51/1949, made a
grant of £1,000 for the year towards the expenses of the Association.
Medical Inspection of Aliens.
By agreement with the Minister of Health, the City Council continued
during the year the arrangements for the medical inspection of aliens
arriving at Victoria Station by through sleeping car service from Paris.
The actual inspection is carried out by medical staff from Westminster
Hospital under the supervision of the Medical Officer of Health, and
necessitates daily attendance at Victoria Station to inspect aliens arriving
by the ferry train and to carry out medical examinations where necessary.
The Government reimburse the Council the cost of this service. During
1949, 9,181 aliens were inspected, 23 were medically examined.