[Report 1964] / Medical Officer of Health, Tyne Port Health Authority.

  • Tyne Port Health Authority.
Date:
1964
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    During- the year, 345 deratting exemption certificates were issued and 4 deratting certificates following the necessary fumigation or trap¬ ping. In addition, 40 rodent control certificates were issued in respect of vessels engaged in coast-wise trade. Once again, I am pleased to express my most sincere appreciation of the valuable assistance invariably received from H.M. Customs and H.M. Immigration Service ; the co-operation of these two government departments is a vital contribution to the efficient and harmonious work¬ ing of the Port Health Authority. I am also most grateful for the help given to myself and other members of the staff by the Tyne Improve¬ ment Commission, the Pilots, the River Police, the Ministry of Trans¬ port, Lloyds Hailing Station, the Shipping Federation, shipowners, agents, masters and many others. I gladly pay a well deserved tribute to all members of the staff who have worked most efficiently and willingly throughout the year. Mr. R. O. Burn, the Chief Port Health Inspector has, unfortunately, been absent from duty, because of illness, since September, 1964; to^ him I extend the good wishes, not only of myself but also on behalf of many who have come to regard him so highly in the course of his many years of service on the river. In conclusion, I wish to record my sincere thanks for the unfailing support and encouragement I have received from the Chairman, Vice- Chairman and members of the Authority whose sustained interest has been greatly appreciated by myself and other members of the staff. T. C. FALCONER, Medical Officer of Health.