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LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER OFFICERS'
SUPERANNUATION ACT, 1922.
Some very important work is carried out by the public health
medical staff for the purposes of this Act. This consists in the
examination of all candidates previous to admission to the Council's
staff, both workmen and officers. The examination ensures that
none but candidates in good health in every respect are admitted
under the Act. Another still more important responsibility is
undertaken when an employee of the Council has to be examined
to determine whether on account of mental or physical disability
he or she is permanently incapable of performing his or her duties.
This, at times, can be a very responsible task.
During the year 122 medical examinations were made for the
purpose of this Act, and since the Act was adopted in Ealing in
1923 no fewer than 827 special examinations have been carried
out.
THOMAS ORR,
Medical Officer of Health.
Town Hall,
Ealing, W.5.
July 4th, 1933.