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It is gratifying to be able to refer again to the increasingly
close relationships and exchange of views between the three arms
of the national health service hospital, medical practitioner and
local government services. As your Medical Officer of Health I
am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the local liaison
committees with general practitioners and to be a member of the
local hospitals consultants medical advisory committee. Such
opportunities for mutual understanding and goodwill can do much to
strengthen the arms of a truly comprehensive local health service.
To Dr. Epsom, my deputy, Mr. E. T, Jenkins,, chief public
health inspector and Mr. Lawrence, chief clerk and all other
members of the staff of the health department I acknowledge my
indebtedness as also for their loyal support throughout the year.
In conclusion I wish to express my appreciation for the
continued support and encouragement shown me by the Chairmen and
members of the various Committees with which I and my department
are concerned.
I am,
Your obedient servant.
G. HAMILTON HOGBEN
Medical Officer of Health