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the Conference handbook was a comprehensive synopsis of all
services relating to the health of the district. This
covered those services provided by the County Council and
other bodies as well as those of the Urban District Council.
I hope this may have spread a little enlightenment regarding
public health work, and may prove a useful reference
when required.
The printing of this report has been done this year
by the Council's newly instituted printing department, and
my thanks are due to its members for their co-operation.
As a result I am able to present the report earlier than
in previous years.
Changes in personnel in the department which I reported
in 1955 continued to occur in the early part of 1956, but
had ceased by the end of the year, and successful efforts
were made by the Public Health Inspectors to catch up with
some of the arrears of work. The clerical staff have also
had extra work owing to the Charter of Incorporation and
the Delegate Conference and I should like to take this
opportunity of thanking all members of the department for
their willing support.
I should also like to thank those members of the
Council who have taken a particular interest in public
health work during the year.
I am, Mr. Chairman. Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant.
V.SHAW.
Medical Officer of Health.
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