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The Council's programme for dealing with unfit houses has
continued in 1962 and reference to this will be found later in the
Report. In the provision of new housing accommodation, the
Council's new flatlets in Aldermans Hill for old people have proved
a great success and further provision is planned on similar lines.
In last year's Report, Dr. Harvey made reference to the
increasing work devolving upon the Public Health Inspectors.
This work continues to build up with the extension of the Smoke
Control Areas and additional duties relating to housing. The
position will require to be kept under review.
Dr. Harvey's combined appointment of Borough Medical
Officer of Health and County Area Medical Officer has ensured
over the years close integration of those two functions, and similarly
the very close and friendly co-operation between the two categories
of staff should prove a great asset in the smooth change-over to the
new Borough.
In conclusion, I owe a debt of gratitude to the members of the
Public Health Committee and would express to them my sincere
thanks for their support and kindness—an expression in which I
know Dr. Harvey would wish to be associated.
I find it difficult to express fully my appreciation of the loyalty
and support which I have received from Mr. Gooday, and, indeed,
every member of the staff of the Public Health Department.
Without this, my task in suddenly taking over Dr. Harvey's work
would have been difficult indeed.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen
Your obedient Servant
J. R. CAMPBELL
Deputy Medical Officer of Health
Town Hall
Palmers Green, N.13
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