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Speech by the Chief Secretary

in the Legislative Council on 11 May 1988

Pensions (Increase) Ordinance (Cap. 305) Widows and Orphans Pension (Increase) Ordinance (Cap. 205)

He said:

Sir,

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I move the first motion standing in my name on the order

The Government's declared policy is to maintain the

original purchasing power of civil service pensions, including

pensions payable under the Widows and Orphans Pension Scheme and

This is achieved under the Widows' and Children's Pensions Scheme.

by periodic pension adjustments in line with movements in the

Consumer Price Index (A).

Six, During the latest review period from 1 April 1987 to

31 March 1988, the moving annual average of the Consumer Price Index

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(A) rest by 6.5 points or 6.2. In line with established practice,

it is proposed that a pension increase of 6% should be awarded. with

effect from 1 April 1988.

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The total cost of increasing all pensions by 666/is

This is a statutory estimated at $49.8 million for a full year.

charge which may be authorised by Resolution of this Council under

the appropriate ordinances.

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Sir, I beg to move.

Question proposed, put and agreed to.

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