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Infant Life Protection.—I have referred in the report to
the necessity of an amendment of the provisions of " The Infant
Life Protection Act, 1897." The controlling authority under
this Act for the County of London (the City excepted) is the
London County Council, the work being deputed to the Public
Control Department.
From the facts which come to our knowledge, I am of
opinion that it would be a great advantage if the Borough
Councils were entrusted with the execution of the powers
conferred by the Act, which requires modification in order that
it may also apply to persons who receive for gain for a period
of more than 48 hours one child only.
During the year 1905 an additional Woman Sanitary
Inspector was appointed by your Council.
I have much pleasure in stating that the work of the
Women Inspectors has been exceedingly valuable to the Department,
and greatly appreciated by the public.
In conclusion I desire to exjjress my appreciation of the
valuable assistance which I have received from the whole of the
Staff of the Health Department.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
awellesley Harrui
Medical Officer of Health and Public Analyst.
March, 1906.