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led to the discovery of previously unsuspected statutory overcrowding
in the district. The first cases investigated had
arisen from the natural growth of the families but later there
were cases of subletting. Action is being taken to keep the
situation under control and the Housing Committee is co-operating
with the Public Health Committee in the matter of alternative
accommodation for families which have outgrown their houses.
As a corollary, steps will also be taken in 1S62 on the standards
for houses let in multiple occupation.
The hazards of radiation are still a topic of wide interest
and certain members of the department have attended both theoretical
and practical courses in radiation protection. The
scope of these has been realistic and therefore useful to those
who attended.
Reference to other items of interest which occurred during
the year will be found under the appropriate headings in the
text of the report, together with details of statistics and so
on.
I should like to conclude by thanking the staff of the
Public Health Department for their work and recording my appreciation
of those members of the Council and especially of the
Public Health Committee who have given me their interest and
support during the year.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Councillor Mrs, Johnson and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
V. SHAW
Medical Officer of Health.
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