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general death-rate, the rate of infantile mortality and the incidence of Tuberculosis than a
similar expenditure in any other direction. Taking a wide view, it would not really mean any
diminution in expenditure on the work of child welfare, for money spent on Housing is just as
potent a factor in the promotion of maternal and child welfare as direct expenditure on that
subject. The housing problem in the Borough, for many reasons, is admittedly one of great
difficulty, but the table 011 page 17 shows that, despite the difficulties, during the four years
ended March, 1926, St. Pancras made some progress in the provision of new houses; but owing
to increase of population, this provision has done little or nothing to relieve existing overcrowding.
The Borough Council's scheme in the Wolcot Street area should, at an early date,
be of some value, and at a later date, the larger scheme of the London County Council in the
Ossulston Street area will be of immense value, but much more will be necessary before the
requirements of the Borough are adequately provided for.
In conclusion, I wish to state that the routine duties of the department have been
actively carried out during the year, and the work of the staff, to whom I am much indebted,
has maintained a high standard of efficiency.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
May, 1926.
Medical Officer of Health.