[Report 1943] / Medical Officer of Health, Flint Borough.

  • Flint (Wales). Borough Council.
Date:
1943
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Credit: [Report 1943] / Medical Officer of Health, Flint Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The Birth rate has also increased, as is usual during waA time, and this, in view of government statements on the desirability of increasing the post-war ,population, m(^ be considered satisfactory. I have already mentioned in this Report that the main agents of health in the Borough, viz., a good milk supply,, clean wholesome water, and an efficient system of drainage can,, very truly, be said to be in our possession, and all this must be considered highly satisfactory as our first line of defence: against disease. Housing, however, may very soon present us, in common with other Local Authorities, with problems which we will do well to consider immediately, so that our plans can become operative as soon as circumstances permit. In conjunction with the plans which are being drawn up in readiness for post-war Town Planning, I would Tecommend that provision be made for building, immediately opportunity occurs, a number of houses adequate to accommodate families of three, four, and even five members of a family, built on generous ground space, with air- space ‘between, and gardens both back and front. , A detailed preparation of this scheme now may save much irritation and delay when the return of service men occurs after the war. If sites have been selected, as I understand they have, may I suggest that the plans be proceeded with s&’ that they can be amended if necessary, and everything will then be ready ^ for the actual building when that becomes possible. In conclusion, I should like to take this opportunity of thanking all the members of the Council and their Officials,, who have assisted me so ably by their whole-hearted support and co-operation, and so enabled me to compile this Report with the minimum amount of work. I remain, Mr. Mayor ^and Gentlemen, Very faithfully yours, W. A. F. TWEMLOW, 33, Church Street, Medical Officer of Health.. Flint, July, 1944. ^
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