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Once again I must report vacancies in the Inspectoral Staff,
with the consequent adverse effect on the work of the Department.
The training of student public health inspectors continues.
Whilst the system of training public health inspectors within the
department is to be commended, it can only be regarded as a long
term policy and does not solve the immediate shortage problem of
qualified inspectors.
In conclusion, I should like to pay tribute to the happy relations
which have always existed between my department and the
General Practitioners of the area. Apart from the many personal
kindnesses which I have experienced at the hands of my colleagues,
I have always found them willing and anxious to co-operate at all
times.
I should also like to express my appreciation of the good work
for neglected children in the Edmonton district undertaken by the
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The
work done by the Society is all the more appreciable because it can
take effect immediately and by personal contact; it is only in very
serious cases that there is need for legal proceedings and therefore
delay.
Finally, in tendering farewell to my staff, who have always
been loyal and affectionate to me, it leaves a gap in the social
side of my existence which cannot easily be filled. To them I
know it was sufficient recompense to see a good job effectively
accomplished. For my part I cannot speak too highly of them
and I hope they will accept my humble thanks for their loyalty
and devotion to duty at all times.
To the Mayor of Edmonton and the members of the Council
I say goodbye in the knowledge that we have accomplished much
together. There still remains more to be done, but I know that
the future is in safe hands.
I have the honour to be. Your Worship, Ladies and Gentlemen,
D. REGAN,
Medical Officer of Health.
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