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Food Hygiene
Rodent Control
Accidents in the Home
Immunisation
Atmospheric Pollution
Tuberculosis - Chest X-rays.
Mr. Jackaman and his staff have put a great
deal of work into this project, work which, I am confident,
has proved of practical benefit.
The third matter to which I would refer was the
Clean Food Exhibition held in the Town Hall from 14th. May
to 26th. May. As this matter will be referred to in
greater detail later in the Report, I will merely content
myself with saying that the exhibition was a marked
success. Once again, Mr. Jackaman and his staff must
be complimented on the results of their considerable
efforts,
"It pays to advertise" is a slogan which one
should never need to apply to health. Unfortunately,
it is sometimes much more difficult to sell health than
to sell a new motor car or a television set!
The year 1956 has seen two great advances in
the field of Public Health. The first was the introduction
of the Housing(Repairs and Pants) Act, 1954.
Work carried out under this Act will be referred to in
the appropriate section of this Report, especially the
most important task of slum clearance. The second
event was the coming into operation of the Food and
Drugs Act, 1955. Both of these pieces of legislation
have placed quite appreciable additional burdens upon
the shoulders of Mr. Jackaman and the Public Health
Inspectors, burdens which they have willingly, indeed
cheerfully accepted. Although it would be quite
futile to dwell on any further additions which might
come within the next few years, we do know that the
Clean Air Act has arrived, and that local authorities
are being encouraged to give this matter their earnest
consideration. All in all, it is reasonably apparent
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