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These figures indicate that the standard of health of the
borough has been exceptionally high during the year.
In accordance with Section 1 (1) of the Housing Act, 1935, a
survey of certain areas of the borough was carried out from the
4th November, 1935, until the 14th January, 1936, in order to
ascertain the extent of overcrowding. The survey revealed that
462 families (3.8 per cent.) were living in overcrowded conditions,
and that the greatest degree of overcrowding was found in the
2-room lettings.
In connection with the problem of overcrowding the Borough
Council has approved a scheme for the erection of 96 flats on the
Lordship Terrace/Queen Elizabeth's Walk Site which are intended
for the rehousing of families at present living in overcrowded
conditions.
The work at the Maternity and Child Welfare Centres has
increased further in extent and popularity during the year as
indicated by the figure for attendances which reached the highest
total yet recorded of 16,675, as compared with 16,358 for the
previous year.
The existing health services have continued in operation during
the year with satisfactory results, and the number of sanitary
inspections increased to 11,003 as compared with 9,330 in the year
1934.
I have again to express my appreciation of the kind consideration
and support accorded me by the Chairmen and members
of the Public Health and Maternity and Child Welfare Committees,
and to thank every member of the staff of the Department for their
assistance and co-operation throughout the year.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
F. D. ROSS-KEYT,
Medical Officer of Health.