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basis for the young and the unmarried who come to our family planning clinics or seek help directly
—a service which deals not only with the immediate problems of young people, but in some measure
prepares them so that they may later advise their own children.
As I have said before on previous occasions, this report is an amalgam of the work of various
members of the Department who each year produce their contributions on the work of their particular
section. I am grateful to them all, but I would mention in particular the work undertaken by my
Chief Administrative Officer who acts as Editor of the report and welds together all the various
pieces to form one continuing, interesting narrative.
It is with real pleasure that I again record my appreciation of the support and encouragement
I have continued to receive from all Members of the Council and in particular from the Lord Mayor,
as past Chairman of the Health Committee, and the Lady Mayoress. Their personal interest in the
health services provided by the Department is much appreciated by all concerned.
I am also indebted to the present Chairman and Members of the Health Committee for their
unfailing help, understanding and ready support throughout the year.
Finally, I would express my warmest thanks to colleagues in other Departments for their continued
co-operation and help; and especially to the members of my own Department for the loyal, efficient
and conscientious way in which they have combined to provide the local authority health services
in Westminster.
J. H. BRISCOE-SMITH.
Medical Officer of Health.
July, 1969.