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watched by the revenue officers in England. In England,
pasteurisation has many opponents; for one thing it is often
inefficiently done, but its unpopularity here is mainly due to
prejudice. Theoretically the process is open to objection, but
there is a growing feeling that the drawbacks of pasteurisation
are a small matter indeed when weighed against the obvious
advantages of getting an abundant supply of milk which, if not
perfect, is yet good and quite trustworthy."
Fourteen deaths were recorded from Whooping Cough, a fact
which should stress the high mortality from this dangerous disease.
I gratefully acknowledge the support I have invariably received
from the Chairman and Members of your Committee and the cooperation
of my colleagues in other Departments. Mr. Furness has
again contributed those sections dealing with the following—Water,
Rivers and Streams, Drainage, Sewerage and Scavenging, and new
Housing Statistics.
The Staff of the Department have all worked well and have
assisted in the compilation of the Report. The Senior Sanitary
Inspector has contributed the following sections—Closet Accommodation,
Sanitary Inspection of the Area, Smoke Abatement,
Premises and Occupations which can be controlled by Byelaws or
Regulations, Inspection of houses, Inspection and Supervision of
Food (excluding Food Poisoning).
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient servant,
A. T. W. POWELL,
Medical Officer of Health, etc.