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Housing - The strong demand for housing accommodation
continues, and nearly all the points mentioned in recent
reports hold good, with equal emphasis, today. During
the year the Corporation built 168 new flats and 56 houses,
outside the Borough for Kingston people, and private enterprise
contributed some 20 new homes; in addition six private
building licences were transferred to enable qualified
applicants to build their own houses in other districts.
A need exists for dwellings specially suited for elderly
persons, where they could more easily maintain their separate
existence so long as health and strength remain to them.
I acknowledge the continued help received in my work
from my colleagues in all departments, and particularly the
untiring efforts of the staff of the Public Health Department.
I respectfully acknowledge the continued support and
encouragement of the Chairman and Members of the Public Health
Committee and the Worshipful the Mayor, Members and Aldermen
of the Council.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
J. V. SIARKEY.
Medical Officer of Health.
September, 1951.