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the risks involved amongst the general public.
The impetus of recent years in the rapid expansion of
the Health Services was maintained in 1964, advances being
made in many directions. An important start was made during
1964 in the administration of the new Offices and Shops Act,
which is designed to raise the general working conditions in
these premises. Altogether 1,992 premises were registered
during the year and of these 302 received an initial detailed
inspection. In the premises registered at the end of the
year over 10,000 persons were employed. Generally, local
offices are reasonably satisfactory, although in a small
minority their conditions left much to be desired. The
general standard has much improved in recent years due to a
large increase in new office building. With regard to the
conditions in shop premises, there are still several shops,
particularly in older parts of the Borough, which are below
the minimum standard and strenuous efforts are being made to
bring about an early improvement.
During 1964, despite the imminent transfer of functions
to the new Borough requiring detailed planning, rapid strides
were nevertheless made in the Council's Clean Air Programme.
In addition, the services for the elderly were being constantly
expanded. Details of this work are contained in the body of
the Report.
Woolwich can look back with pride on its achievements in
health and welfare since its formation in 1900. The Borough
has been fortunate in always having an enlightened and
progressive Council, and it has been my honour and privilege
to serve them for the last 24 years. This Report would be
most incomplete if I did not record my grateful thanks to the
members and to the staff, both of my own and other Departments,
for their unfailing support and help.
Your obedient Servant,
T. STANDRING.