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(The technicality lies in the fact that
the relevant phrase in Section XI of the
Medical Act requires that the applicant
for registration should, hold a diploma
or diplomas granted to him in a British
possession, the definition of "a British
possession" expressly excluding the U.K.
The view of the legal experts is,
therefore, that since these emergency
But
degrees are to be granted in this
country they cannot be said to have been
Zranted in a British possession.)
although the original purpose for which
the proposed Committee was to have been
established has, therefore, had to be
abandoned, it is nevertheless important
(since it will probably be some months
before the University itself can function
again) that Hong Kong medical degrees
should now be conferred on qualified
candidates by a Committee empowered for
the purpose in order that the degree-
holders may return to Hong Kong and
practice there as soon as possible.
possession of a Hong Kong medical degree,
having the same validity as if it had been
conferred at the congregation of the whole
University, will enable the degree holder
to be registered for practice in Hong Kong
although it will not enable him to be
registered with the General Medical Council,
until the degree can be conferred by the
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pro forma in Hong Kong, or in some
alternative arrangement made to regularise
the position.