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General Purposes Committee
P U B L I C H E A L T H , November, 1943
24 GENERAL PURPOSES C O M M I T T E E A meeting of the above Committee was held at Tavistock House. London, W.C.1, on Friday, September 17th, 1943, with Dr. J. A. Charles in the chair. Present: Drs. J . S. Anderson, Cyril Banks, G. F. Buchan, ]. J. Buchan, J. Fenton, J. Ferguson, J. M. Gibson, C. Herington, R. H. H. Jolly, G. Lilico, Sir Alexander Macgregor, Drs. E. Virginia SaundearsJacobs, J. A. Stifling, H. C. Maurice Williams and F. T. H. Wood. Apologies for absence were received from Professor R. M. F. Picken, Dr. Hugh Paul and Dr. T. N. V. Ports. Minutes of the meeting held on July 2nd, 1943 (see PUBLZCHEALTH, September, 1943, page 144) were approved and signed. A National Health Service.--The Committee considered the present position of proposals in this connection and decided to await the decisions of the A.R.M. of the British Medical Association and the publication of the Government's White Paper. Meanwhile the policy of the Society remained as stated in the manifesto " A Health Service for the Nation." The officers of the Society were authorised to call a special meeting of the Council when further information of the Government's policy was available. Interdepartmental Committee on Schools.--As authorised by Council, the Committee revised and adopted the Memorandum of Evidence to be submitted by the Society to the Interdepartmental Committee on Schools. Thanks were expressed to Dr. Oscar Holden, Dr. A. M. Hewat, and Dr. John Buchan, who with assistance from Dr. Dorothy Watterson and Dr. G. O. Barber, had drafted the Memorandum. Drs. Holden and Hewat were appointed to give evidence before the Interdepartmental Committee in support of the memorandum. Interdepartmental Committee on Dentistry.--The memorandum of evidence drafted by the Dental Officers' Group for submission to this Interdepartmental Committee was the subject of further discussion and revision. As authorised by Council, the C-ommittee finally adopted the Memorandum for submission by the Society to the Interdepartmental Committee. The President-Elect (Dr. R. H. H. Jolly), Dr. J. A. Charles and Dr. Hugh Paul, with Messrs. C. R. Wilshaw, J. F. Pitbeam and A. Gordon Taylor, were appointed to expound the Memorandum if invited by the Interdepartmental Committee. The representatives of the Dental Group expressed their thanks for the great assistance they had received in the preparation of their memorandum, especially from Dr. Paul. The President promised to report this appreciation to Dr. Paul, who had undertaken this duty at his request. The chairman added that the Society was much indebted to the Dental Group for their valuable Memorandum which would be recommended for early publication in PUBLIC HEALTH. Children's Nurseries.--A memorandum from the M. & C.W. Group dealt with " A four-year plan for Children's Nurseries," a publication of the National Society of Children's Nurseries. The Group were thanked for their memorandum which was deferred for reference in connection with expected provisions in the forthcoming Education Bill. A National Certificate for Nursery Nurses.--A letter from the Ministry of Health invited representatives of the Society to attend at the Ministry to discuss the suggested establishment of a National Certificate for the certification of Nursery Nurses. The PresidentElect (Dr. Jolly), Dr. Violet Russell, and Dr. Gordon Lilico were appointed to represent the Society in this matter. Early Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Childhood.--The Committee recorded their thanks to the Tuberculosis Group for their report on the Memorandum of the British Paediatric Association on this subject, and referred both documents to the M. & C.W. Group for their observations. Central Midwives Board.--Dr. John Buchan submitted the annual report of the C.M.B. and referred to the difficulty of operating new schemes for the training of midwives in present circumstances. However, experience was being gained which would be useful in
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the post-war period. After some .discussion it was resolved : - " That a recommendation be forwarded to the C.M.B. suggesting that the Board should approve of Part I and Part II Training being given in the same institution where they are satisfied that steps can be taken to keep the essentials of both schemes of training apart." The Design .of Dwellings.--The subcommittee of the Central Housing Advisory Committee on the Design of Dwellings invited the Society to submit observations on the suggested revision-of the normal by-law ceiling to floor height of rooms from 8 feet to 7 feet 6 inches, on the extent to which such change might influence the health aspect of housing, and also whether the proposed reduction, if adopted, should be applied generally or only in certain areas. It was agreed that the Society would welcome an opportunity of giving evidence on this and other matters now being considered by the Central Housing Advisory Committee. The Askwith Scale of Salaries.--Following on representations from Branches and members, the President moved that the time had come for revision of the Askwith Scale. Supporting this proposal, Dr. G. F. Buchan" said that undoubtedly the percentage inci'eases under the scale were much too low. It was agreed to recommend Council to set up a-committee to prepare the terms for a revised scale. Ancillary Services of Health Del)artments.--On the suggestion of the County Boroughs Group, it was resolved : - " That the Association of Municipal Corporations and the County Councils Association be asked to consider the question of salaries of all staffs in hospitals and public health departments Who are not already covered by national or trade agreemeats." Local Government (Staffs) War Service Acts, 1989.--It was agreed to report to the National Association of Local Government Officers cases where medical officers are adversely affected by refusal of local authorities to make up war service pay to the level of civil pay, as authorised by the above Act. The Government's Milk Policy.--Representations from the Yorkshire Branch, the Rural District Councils Association, and various local authorities were received, discussed and referred for full consideration by Council at their meeting on September 24th.
Planning Committee of N.A.M. and Child Welfare Centres.--Dr. E. V. Saunders-Jacobs presented the report of this Committee which she had attended as representative of the Society. It was agreed that the report should be referred to the M. & C.W. Group and that meanwhile the Society would not be committed to all the views expressed in the report. The School Medical Group.--The President reported proposals for the reconstitution of this Group which had been welcomed by Dr. Oscar Holden, the retiring President. Owing to war conditions, it was felt the Group would secure a better attendance if meetings were held at convenient railway centres in the Midland counties. Dr. A. A. E. Newth (S.M.O., Nottingham) had consented to call a meeting of school medical officers to elect officers and reorgmlise the Group, and the President would attend to convey the greetings of the Council. It was agreed that a message of thanks be sent to Dr. Louisa C. Adam for her past services as Hon. Secretary of the Group with best wishes for the early restoration of her health. The Committee then adjourned.
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CONDITIONS
NATURAL FEEDING is m o r e than ever desirable Every mother should be encouraged to breast feed. The health and wel! being of the child in later years depends upon the food given in the early months, and milk from the mother is most likely best to suit his digestion and constitution and provide those nutritive elements which a r e
essential to sturdy and healthy growth and development. Increasing use by Welfare Centres, Doctors and Nurses everywhere clearly indicates the value of Lactagol to nursing mothers. Taken before and after birth Lactagol ensures a flow of breast milk adequate both in quantity and quality.
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24 GENERAL PURPOSES C O M M I T T E E A meeting of the above Committee was held at Tavistock House. London, W.C.1, on Friday, September 17th, 1943, with Dr. J. A. Charles in the chair. Present: Drs. J . S. Anderson, Cyril Banks, G. F. Buchan, ]. J. Buchan, J. Fenton, J. Ferguson, J. M. Gibson, C. Herington, R. H. H. Jolly, G. Lilico, Sir Alexander Macgregor, Drs. E. Virginia SaundearsJacobs, J. A. Stifling, H. C. Maurice Williams and F. T. H. Wood. Apologies for absence were received from Professor R. M. F. Picken, Dr. Hugh Paul and Dr. T. N. V. Ports. Minutes of the meeting held on July 2nd, 1943 (see PUBLZCHEALTH, September, 1943, page 144) were approved and signed. A National Health Service.--The Committee considered the present position of proposals in this connection and decided to await the decisions of the A.R.M. of the British Medical Association and the publication of the Government's White Paper. Meanwhile the policy of the Society remained as stated in the manifesto " A Health Service for the Nation." The officers of the Society were authorised to call a special meeting of the Council when further information of the Government's policy was available. Interdepartmental Committee on Schools.--As authorised by Council, the Committee revised and adopted the Memorandum of Evidence to be submitted by the Society to the Interdepartmental Committee on Schools. Thanks were expressed to Dr. Oscar Holden, Dr. A. M. Hewat, and Dr. John Buchan, who with assistance from Dr. Dorothy Watterson and Dr. G. O. Barber, had drafted the Memorandum. Drs. Holden and Hewat were appointed to give evidence before the Interdepartmental Committee in support of the memorandum. Interdepartmental Committee on Dentistry.--The memorandum of evidence drafted by the Dental Officers' Group for submission to this Interdepartmental Committee was the subject of further discussion and revision. As authorised by Council, the C-ommittee finally adopted the Memorandum for submission by the Society to the Interdepartmental Committee. The President-Elect (Dr. R. H. H. Jolly), Dr. J. A. Charles and Dr. Hugh Paul, with Messrs. C. R. Wilshaw, J. F. Pitbeam and A. Gordon Taylor, were appointed to expound the Memorandum if invited by the Interdepartmental Committee. The representatives of the Dental Group expressed their thanks for the great assistance they had received in the preparation of their memorandum, especially from Dr. Paul. The President promised to report this appreciation to Dr. Paul, who had undertaken this duty at his request. The chairman added that the Society was much indebted to the Dental Group for their valuable Memorandum which would be recommended for early publication in PUBLIC HEALTH. Children's Nurseries.--A memorandum from the M. & C.W. Group dealt with " A four-year plan for Children's Nurseries," a publication of the National Society of Children's Nurseries. The Group were thanked for their memorandum which was deferred for reference in connection with expected provisions in the forthcoming Education Bill. A National Certificate for Nursery Nurses.--A letter from the Ministry of Health invited representatives of the Society to attend at the Ministry to discuss the suggested establishment of a National Certificate for the certification of Nursery Nurses. The PresidentElect (Dr. Jolly), Dr. Violet Russell, and Dr. Gordon Lilico were appointed to represent the Society in this matter. Early Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Childhood.--The Committee recorded their thanks to the Tuberculosis Group for their report on the Memorandum of the British Paediatric Association on this subject, and referred both documents to the M. & C.W. Group for their observations. Central Midwives Board.--Dr. John Buchan submitted the annual report of the C.M.B. and referred to the difficulty of operating new schemes for the training of midwives in present circumstances. However, experience was being gained which would be useful in
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the post-war period. After some .discussion it was resolved : - " That a recommendation be forwarded to the C.M.B. suggesting that the Board should approve of Part I and Part II Training being given in the same institution where they are satisfied that steps can be taken to keep the essentials of both schemes of training apart." The Design .of Dwellings.--The subcommittee of the Central Housing Advisory Committee on the Design of Dwellings invited the Society to submit observations on the suggested revision-of the normal by-law ceiling to floor height of rooms from 8 feet to 7 feet 6 inches, on the extent to which such change might influence the health aspect of housing, and also whether the proposed reduction, if adopted, should be applied generally or only in certain areas. It was agreed that the Society would welcome an opportunity of giving evidence on this and other matters now being considered by the Central Housing Advisory Committee. The Askwith Scale of Salaries.--Following on representations from Branches and members, the President moved that the time had come for revision of the Askwith Scale. Supporting this proposal, Dr. G. F. Buchan" said that undoubtedly the percentage inci'eases under the scale were much too low. It was agreed to recommend Council to set up a-committee to prepare the terms for a revised scale. Ancillary Services of Health Del)artments.--On the suggestion of the County Boroughs Group, it was resolved : - " That the Association of Municipal Corporations and the County Councils Association be asked to consider the question of salaries of all staffs in hospitals and public health departments Who are not already covered by national or trade agreemeats." Local Government (Staffs) War Service Acts, 1989.--It was agreed to report to the National Association of Local Government Officers cases where medical officers are adversely affected by refusal of local authorities to make up war service pay to the level of civil pay, as authorised by the above Act. The Government's Milk Policy.--Representations from the Yorkshire Branch, the Rural District Councils Association, and various local authorities were received, discussed and referred for full consideration by Council at their meeting on September 24th.
Planning Committee of N.A.M. and Child Welfare Centres.--Dr. E. V. Saunders-Jacobs presented the report of this Committee which she had attended as representative of the Society. It was agreed that the report should be referred to the M. & C.W. Group and that meanwhile the Society would not be committed to all the views expressed in the report. The School Medical Group.--The President reported proposals for the reconstitution of this Group which had been welcomed by Dr. Oscar Holden, the retiring President. Owing to war conditions, it was felt the Group would secure a better attendance if meetings were held at convenient railway centres in the Midland counties. Dr. A. A. E. Newth (S.M.O., Nottingham) had consented to call a meeting of school medical officers to elect officers and reorgmlise the Group, and the President would attend to convey the greetings of the Council. It was agreed that a message of thanks be sent to Dr. Louisa C. Adam for her past services as Hon. Secretary of the Group with best wishes for the early restoration of her health. The Committee then adjourned.
Subscription 31s. 6d. per annum, post free, in advance. Single copies 2s. 6d. post free. " Public Health " is the 0t~ciat Organ ot the Society of Medical Officers of Health and a suitable medium for the advertisement of official appointments vacant in the health service. Space is also available /or a certain number df approved commercial advertisements. Apphcation should be made to the Executive Secretary of the Society, at Tavistock House South, Tavistock Square, W.C.1. Telephone: Euston 3923. Telegrams: Epidauros, Westcent.
CONDITIONS
NATURAL FEEDING is m o r e than ever desirable Every mother should be encouraged to breast feed. The health and wel! being of the child in later years depends upon the food given in the early months, and milk from the mother is most likely best to suit his digestion and constitution and provide those nutritive elements which a r e
essential to sturdy and healthy growth and development. Increasing use by Welfare Centres, Doctors and Nurses everywhere clearly indicates the value of Lactagol to nursing mothers. Taken before and after birth Lactagol ensures a flow of breast milk adequate both in quantity and quality.
LACTAGOL enables babies to be breast fed. Samples are available, without charge, for clinical trial from
Infant Feeding Dept., /actagol ltd., London Road, Mitcham, Surrey