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It is possible that some small diminution of atmospheric pollution
might be achieved by improvement in domestic fire appliances, but let us
deal with prime causes first, and by local and national legislation ensure
that every industrial concern diverts a fraction of its profits to the
prevention of smoke emission and destruction of noxious gases which could
be led back into the furnaces or otherwise consumed or rendered harmless0
The creation of smokeless zones without the inclusion of our neighbouring
industrial undertakings, is as fatuous as asking the housewife to
buy smokeless fuel which she simply cannot afford, or to bank her open fire
at night, at which operation she is already expert.
Yet, in spite of these various difficulties, East Ham remains a good
residential borough without wide divergence of social class and with good
community amenities.
In the body of the report will be found detailed survey of those
services which come under the surveillance of the Health Committee whose
Chairman and Members have spared no effort in the public weal.
To them I extend grateful thanks for encouragement and support in
many projects.
I owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. D.E. Cullington, my Deputy, for his
Industry, thoughtfulness and meticulous application to every task. and to
Mr. H.J. Horsnell, the department's Chief Administrative Assistant, who
has given me considerable assistance in the preparation of this report and
throughout the year.
It would be invidious to single out individual members of the staff.
All have worked well to ensure that the Health Department gives to the
people good medico-social services
I have the honour to be, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. S. CoLEMAN.
Medical Officer of Health.