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average rate of maternal mortality in the borough as compared
with London as a whole, it is desirable that the Borough Council
should obtain a report from their Medical Officer of Health on this
subject and give careful consideration to any recommendations he
may desire to make.
Disposal of Refuse.
In view of the fact that public cleansing in London is now
under consideration by the Cleansing Sub-Committee of the
Metropolitan Boroughs Standing Joint Committee, the Minister
has refrained from making any observations on this subject at
present.
Food Protection.
It seems desirable that the Public Analyst should be consulted
periodically in regard to the selection of articles to be
examined for the purposes of the Food and Drugs (Adulteration)
Act, 1928.
The milk from the licensed pasteurising establishment in the
borough should be systematically examined with a view to
ascertaining whether it complies with the bacterial standard
prescribed by the Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923. It is
also suggested that the Council should consider the desirability
of arranging that samples both of raw and pasteurised milk on
sale in the borough should be examined for the presence of tubercle
bacilli and for general bacterial contamination.
Tuberculosis.
It is suggested that more frequent use might be made of
X-Rays in diagnosis.
The Minister desires to express his appreciation of the assistance
rendered to his Officers throughout the survey, and he will be glad
to be informed in due course of the result of the Council's consideration
of the above suggestions.
I am Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd.) J. N. DARK.