[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham].

  • Beckenham (London, England). Borough Council.
Date:
[1964?]
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    Health Education Exhibits setting out the scope of the service provided by the Health Department were on show in the Welcome to Young Citizens exhibition. This year the exhibits were set out in the various rooms of the Clinic instead of in the main hall as in previous years, and this was found to be a more interesting method of demonstration. A party of final year medical students from Guys Hospital visited the Health Department and were given short talks by Members of the staff before inspecting the Clinic and proceeding to the Council Chamber to view the Civic Insignia. Pollution from Smoke Progress has continued with the development of smoke control areas. In March the Minister confirmed No. 2 Smoke Control Order without modification and a second area of Beckenham became smoke controlled on 1st October, 1963. A survey of the third area is now proceeding and with experience the administrative procedure has been considerably simplified. It is probable that some delay in confirmation of the Order will take place owing to reassessment of the position created by greater use of gas and electricity and temporary shortage of gas coke and approved solid fuels. It is believed that these difficulties will prove quite transient. In conclusion, I wish to thank the Chairman and all Members of the Health Committee for their support and interest throughout the year, and in particular for their help on problems of safe control of food and on improvement of housing standards. My staff have worked with enthusiasm and though a small team they are a happy one, helping each other in illness and accepting new responsibilities with efficiency and zeal. L. R. L. EDWARDS, Medical Officer of Health. 7