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It will be seen that the cost of milk is £555 18s. 8½d. less than
that supplied in 1933. This saving to the Council has not been
at the expense of the mothers and children who have needed its
help, but is due to increased prosperity and lessening of unemployment.
Wherever help has been necessary, the Health Visitors
have not hesitated to advise mothers to apply for it. I am satisfied
that the maternity and child welfare benefits are well known in the
district.
ROUTINE MEDICAL INSPECTION OF CHILDREN
UNDER FIVE YEARS OF AGE.
The following table shows the result of the work carried out
under the above scheme during the year:—
Total number of appointments made 7,340
Total number kept 2,309
Total number of additional examinations 1,280
This table compares with the following for the years 1934 and
1935:—
1934.
Total number of appointments made 6,780
Total number kept 2,231
Total number of additional examinations 960
1935.
Total number of appointments made 7,570
Total number kept 2,714
Total number of additional examinations 1,222

The total number of appointments made, not including birthdays,
was 4,033.
The total number kept was 1,340.