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Services, formerly controlled by one authority, into three parts, supervised
by the Regional Hospital Board, the Executive Council, and the Local Health
Authority, has given rise to much adverse comment. Finally, the discrepancy
of remuneration given to salaried officers in the Civil Service, Army, and
Local Authorities, especially dentists, as compared with that available to
doctors and dentists working under Parts II and IV of the Act, has caused
considerable bitterness, and has already resulted in cessation of recruitment
to these services.
I wish to express my thanks for the continued efficiency and loyalty of
the staff of all the sections of the Public Health Department. I would also
mention the kind co-operation and assistance received from the officers and
members of other Departments of the Corporation. Ilford is probably
unique in the extent of the help given by the Ilford Federation of Voluntary
Workers, and to them I wish to give thanks for the enthusiastic way in which
they have co-operated in the past year.
Finally, may I express my gratitude to the members of the Council, and
especially the Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen and members of the various Committees
most concerned with the Public Health Department for their support
and the confidence they have reposed in me.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
I. GORDON,
Acting Medical Officer of Health.