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Barking 1924

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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(2) That the present charges made for dental treatment be
revised, and that the usual hospital charges in such cases be
adopted, namely, Is. for one or more extractions, Is. each for
fillings, and 2s. 6d. in the case of the administration of gas;
(3) That one session per week be devoted to dental treatment
and one to propaganda, the School dentist visiting one Infant
Welfare Centre per week, giving talks to mothers, examining
mothers and children offering themselves therefor, and offering
treatment to those requiring it;
(4) That the Public Health Committee pay the Education
Committee in respect of«the services of their dentist, two-elevenths
of his salary, plus cost of maintenance ;
(5) That arrangements be made for the mechanical work in
connection with the provision of dentures to be undertaken locally.

PROVISION OF DRIED MILK AT THE CENTRES.

Cost Price, (lbs.)Reduced Price, (lbs.)Free, (lbs.)Total, (lbs.)
Glaxo (Full Cream)5,865606356,560
Glaxo (Half Cream)9628124
Ambrosia2,900502523,202
Cow and Gate6,424355366,995
Trufood1142116

PROVISION OF FREE MILK TO MOTHERS AND CHILDREN.

No. of pints supplied at reduced price.No. of pints supplied free.Total.Total cost of milk supplied.Council's liability in respect of fresh milk supplied.
£s.d.£s.d.
61218,13218,744f,9.d.fsd.
2606825618