eventually meet those of their male counterparts under the old "gradual parity" scheme will be permitted to continue to proceed along their existing salary scales.
The Petition has been laid before Her Majesty but, in view of these practical demonstrations of the Hong Kong Government's intention to carry out its policy with regard to equal pay for women in the Public Service, the Secretary of State felt unable to advise Her Majesty that there was any reason for intervention in this matter.
I am, etc.