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boroughs in the outer London area, lost its autonomy in this and other
personal health services under post-war legislation, it was in fact the
Hornsey Education Committee, as the then Local Education Authority,
that built up the school health service to its present standards of efficiency.
Again I wish to refer to the increasingly close relationship which has
developed in recent years between the three arms of the national health
service—hospital, general medical practitioner and local government
services. By a system of local liaison committees opportunities for
mutual understanding and goodwill have been created and much has
been done to strengthen the meaning of a truly comprehensive local
health service.
To Dr. Yarrow my deputy, Mr. Jesse and Mr. Chance chief public
health inspectors and Mr. Davies chief clerk; and all other members of
the staff of the health department I acknowledge my indebtedness for
their loyal support throughout the year.
In conclusion I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the combined
support and encouragement shown me by the Chairmen and
members of the various committees with which I and my department
are concerned.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
G. Hamilton Hogben,
Medical Officer of Health.
31st July, 1957.
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