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In spite of publicity there are many house owners whose properties
are without bathrooms, inside water closets and hot water supplies who
do not know that grants are available for securing these essential
amenities. The restrictions which accompany the grants are not
onerous and both owner-occupiers and landlords are invited to consult
the department when advice will be freely given.
To enable further progress to be made in connection with inspections
required by the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, an
additional technical assistant was appointed in June. This has
enabled many more inspections to be carried out but it will be some
time before all the appropriate premises have been visited because of
the time taken to do thorough inspections. The co-operation of
office and shop proprietors and managers is gratefully acknowledged.
It is pleasant to report that numerous invitations have been
received to address local organisations, schools and members of the
staff of the school meals service on various aspects connected with
our work and it is hoped that this field of health education will be
developed further in future years.
I am pleased to record continued co-operation with the staff of
all other departments and in particular appreciate that which exists
with members of other sections of the Health and Welfare Department.
The continued support and encouragement of Dr.J.C.Birchall, Medical
Officer of Health, is very much appreciated and I am extremely grateful
to the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Health and Welfare Committee
and all the members of the Council for their interest and understanding.
P.E.KINTON
Chief Public Health Inspector.