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that the atmosphere of, and the attitude of mind
engendered by, a Government service are incompatible with
the traditions of a University. In view of the
distinguished nature of the support given to this proposal
it has merited the very earnest consideration which we
have devoted to it, but we have satisfied ourselves that
it would not be in the larger interest of the University
to follow up these recommendations, and that the compromise
system, which was evolved to meet the clinical requirements,
imperfect though it may be, should be left untouched.
A
51. Although we make no detailed recommendation, we
consider that economy would result to either Government or
University by the amalgamation of the University School of
Pathology and the Government Bacteriological Institute,
and we see no insuperable objection to this fusion. further amalgamation deserving of close study is between
the Biology Department and the Government's Botanical
Department.
52. We turn now to the vexed question of consultant
practice. Representations have been made to us that the
actual practice of the clinical Professors has not always
been in accord with Statute No.3, Section 11, of the
University Ordinance. On the evidence before us we are
of the opinion that the continuance of consultant practice
by the clinical Professors is in the best interest both of
the public of the Colony and of the University. But we
re-affirm the importance of strict adherence to the spirit
as well as the letter of the rule governing consultant
practice embodied in the University Ordinance, which reads
as follows:-
"Professors and lecturers whose services are ex-
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