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The problem of illegitimate infants and homeless children is
not a serious one in Barking, and the fact that we do not find it a
serious problem indicates that the various agencies which are
operating in the area meet the demands of the area.
The unmarried pregnant woman is quite another problem,
which is seriously dealt with in a later part of this Report.
20. INSTITUTIONAL PROVISION FOR THE CARE OF
MENTAL DEFECTIVES.
Institutional provision for the care of mental defectives does
not come within the scope of the Council's activities, but great
interest is taken in this problem, particularly in so far as it relates
to children and young persons, and members of the Committee have
visited the Royal Eastern Counties' Institution at Colchester.
21. AMBULANCE FACILITIES.
(a) A motor ambulance is provided for the removal of
infectious cases to the Isolation Hospital, Upney Lane.
(b) For non-infectious and accident cases, two motor
ambulances are kept at the Fire Station, the ambulance and fire
services being run in conjunction under the Chief Fire Officer.
Last year I called your attention to the fact that it would be
an advantage to have a nurse in attendance, at least sometimes,
when the ambulance is used. From time to time it would be
desirable that such a nurse snould be in attendance, and I hope
that you will make the necessary arrangements.