Compulsory Medical Examination

A most significant motion was that of Miss Priest that "every student attending lectures be required to undergo a compulsory annual medical examination."

Speaking to the motion. Miss Priest pointed out the danger of infectious diseases being spread among students, and also the danger to student health of long hours and irregular meals.

A section of students objected to the scheme because of its compulsory nature.

Mike Benge: "How far will it go? A blood test?"

Interjector: "Alcohol or paternity?"

Mike: "It's the same thing."

The majority decision was that the rights of the individual could well be sacrificed in the interests of community health.