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I need hardly emphasise the increasing amount
of work falling upon the Public Health Inspectors particularly
in the field of smoke control and housing, but it has been
a good year of work, thanks to the willing effort of all
concerned.
With the coming merger of the personal and
environmental health services in the Borough of Bernet
the close and friendly co-operation of the staffs of the
Urban District and the County Area is particularly fortunate.
Especially is this so in regard to the care of the aged and
in health education.
To the great sorrow of his staff and, I am sure,
of the Council, Dr. Harvey, after a year's sick leave
resigned his appointment in October. His interest,
however, in the staff and in the work of the Council still
continues.
On Dr. Harvey's retirement Dr. Mary Douglas was
appointed as my Deputy and I should like to thank her warmly
for the generous help she has given me. My grateful
thanks are due also to the Chief Public Health Inspector,
Mr. W. Jackaman, to Mr. J. Wilson and indeed every member
of the Public Health Department. I feel I must also
acknowledge with thanks the very friendly co-operation
I have received from the other Chief Officers.
In conclusion, I would once again thank the
Council, particularly the Chairman and Members of the
Public Health Committee for their unfailing courtesy and
support.
I am, Mr.Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Janet R. Campbell.
Medical Officer of Health.
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