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It was subsequently reported that only one maternal death
belonging to this borough had been recorded for the year 1934.
The Maternal Death Rate for 1934 is thus T4 per 1,000 total births,
as compared with 6 maternal deaths and a Maternal Death Rate
of 9'0 per 1,000 total births for the year 1933.
Disposal of Refuse.
With regard to this paragraph, the Borough Surveyor observes
that the matter of refuse disposal is being considered by a SubCommittee
and that he is making a report on this question which
will be submitted to the Sub-Committee.
Food Protection.
The instructions implied in these paragraphs will be complied
with, subject to the concurrence of the Public Health Committee.
Samples are taken from time to time from the licensed pasteurising
iestablishment in the borough and have been reported upon very
favourably. The premises are kept under supervision and the
technique used in the process of pasteurisation is found to be worked
satisfactorily in compliance with the requirements of the Ministry
of Health.
Tuberculosis.
With regard to this paragraph, the Clinical Tuberculosis
Officer states that he has for some time been increasing the use
of X-Rays for diagnostic purposes and that it is probable that in
the near future he will have to ask the Committee for an increased
grant for this purpose. He is at present satisfied that cases have
not been missed through lack of use of this means of investigation.
The appropriate Committees having duly considered the
suggestions contained in the letter from the Ministry of Health
together with a report from their Medical Officer thereon expressed
their opinion that the matters detailed in the report had been
satisfactorily dealt with and that they had no further observations
to offer.