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In April, 1937, the Committee took over new premises at Houndsfield
Road. This consists of the ground floor of a building erected by the Council
for use as a Feeding Centre and Branch Library. The Branch Library is on
the first floor.
The amount of Grade "A" T.T. milk provided free was 12,034 pints,
whilst 1,909 pints were paid for by parents.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN.
Dr. Dalby examines children who apply for permits under the Bye-laws.
The Secretary has kindly furnished me with details of the work carried out
by the Committee under the Children and Young Persons Act, 1933.
Children and Young Persons Act, 1933.
Children in Entertainments—
Number of Licences applied for and granted 9
Employment of Children—
Number of Employment Permits applied for 51
Number of Children examined by Assistant S.M.O., and
Permits granted 48
Number of Applications for Permits refused 3
(Under age, working in other areas, etc.)
Warning Notices to Employers 24
Warning Notices to Parents 24
NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY
TO CHILDREN.
The Local Inspector of this Society has been very willing to give whatever
co-operation he could in dealing with some of our more difficult cases.
I am very grateful to him for kindly assistance at all times, and I would like
to express my appreciation to the Society on behalf of the Education
Committee for the work carried out in this direction.
To the members of the Education Committee my most grateful thanks
for their support during the past year.
I wish to gratefully acknowledge the loyal co-operation of the staff of the
School Medical Service.
I have the honour to remain,
Your obedient servant,
D. REGAN,
School Medical Officer.
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