I observe that this officer has been allowed to count towards pension 29 years service although he actually served only 28 years and 11 months, and I would point out that it would have been regular to have kept him in the service until he had served for the complete period; however,
In view of the fact that for Gutierrez, as for Lau, the date on which his pension has been fixed is because a departure from recognised practice. In routine matters may cause future difficulties.
His retirement at the present moment facilitates a reduction in expense and improvement in the public service, I will not withhold my sanction to the arrangement, and the pension will accordingly take effect from the date instant inclusive.
I also approve the appointments consequent upon...