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2. HMG have now formulated a proposal for an outline of a scheme providing elements of compensation and incentive payments to HMOCS officers and wish to consult the representatives of the
officers concerned about it. Schemes have always been tailored
to the particular circumstances in the territory concerned and
it has been the policy of HMG to try to ensure that such
arrangements that are made when the Secretary of State
relinquishes his responsibilities are not such as to encourage
members of HMOCS to leave the territory when it still needs
their services. In the case of Hong Kong, it is the policy of
HMG that arrangements introduced in respect of HMOCS should
contribute to a smooth transition in 1997 and that members of
HMOCS should be encouraged to continue to serve in Hong Kong to
assist in maintaining its economic prosperity and social
stability.
3. The Joint Declaration and the Basic Law contain provision
for continuity of service with pay, conditions and pensions on
terms no less favourable than before. Nonetheless HMG accept
that HMOCS officers in Hong Kong are also entitled to
compensation for the Loss of the Secretary of State's
protection. The HKG has introduced its own scheme for the
payment of compensation for certain pensionable officers. This
paper sets out HMG's proposals for compensation and incentive
payments for HMOCS officers in general.
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In the special circumstances of Hong Kong, the proposed
scheme is as follows:
(a) An initial calculation of the total sum for which an
officer would be provisionally eligible under sub
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