[Report 1954] / Medical Officer of Health, Llanelli / Llanelly R.D.C.

  • Llanelli (Wales). Rural District Council.
Date:
1954
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Credit: [Report 1954] / Medical Officer of Health, Llanelli / Llanelly R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    It seems therefore, that the proportion of the aged in the population is likely to increase still further. This should be borne in mind when considering future housing problems. The provision of piped water, cooking stove, kitchen sink, W.C. and a fixed bath for household use is now considered “ essential ” in modern housing amenities. Only 37% of the households in the Llanelly Rural District had all five amenities. The Council is doing all in its power to rectify this position by extending its water and sewerage services and by encouraging owner-occupiers and landlords to modernise their premises through the provision of Improvement Grants under the Housing Act, 1949. The decontrol of meat rationing and return to private slaughtering has meant an increase of work for the Sanitary Inspectors. Irregular killings have made the task of the Inspectors more difficult, particularly when these killings have taken place late in the day. I am grateful for the support and help of the Chairmen and Councillors and must record my appreciation of the help I have received from the Staff of the Public Health Department. E. H. B. HOPKINS, Medical Officer of Health, Llanelly Rural District Council.