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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.
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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 who se services are ex-
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