Published online by Cambridge University Press: 15 May 2009
In the preceding reports on infant mortality in counties during 1908 (Cd. 5263), in 241 urban areas in 1907–10 (Cd. 6909), and in Lancashire (Cd. 7511), the chief environmental circumstances favouring excessive infant mortality have been enumerated and to some extent discussed.
* All the items marked with an asterisk come within the scope of the Regulations of the Local Government Board as to grants for Maternity and Child Welfare; and grants covering one-half of the total expenditure will be made in respect of approved expenditure under these headings for work carried on to the satisfaction of the Board