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When would the Sterling safeguard come into operation?
A As soon as the arrangements can be agreed in Whitehall
This is necessary to safeguard the position of officers due to retire between now and 1 July 1997, as well as those already on pension).
COMPENSATION
The two questions on supercession for promotion post-1997 need to be reconsidered, given Mr Portillo's undertaking that the full compensation jue may be payable to officers provided they remain in post until 1 July 1997 (paragraph 9 of Treasury letter).