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major contribution to the health of the community, and its ultimate
benefits will surpass our present hopes.
Housing
As judged by the number of Explications with medical certificates
which were referred to me, the problem of providing
sufficient housing accommodation seems no nearer solution. Some
applicants undoubtedly blame housing conditions for troubles
really due to other causes, but the majority have a genuine need
and would benefit from rehousing. It was an unpleasant task to
select the very few exceptional medical cases for the snail
number of houses which can be allocated for this group.
Co-ordination
Co-operation with general practitioners and hospital
services remained close and cordial, being greatly facilitated
by Croydon's County Borough status.
In conclusion I thank the members of the staff of the Health
Department and other sections of the Corporation for unfailing
support, and the members of the Committee for their sustained
enthusiasm, interest, and practical advice, during a bus;
formative year.
I am,
Yours faithfully,
S. L. WRIGHT,
Medical Officer of Health
and Principal School Medical Officer.