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5. The underlined words in the provision are to be inserted at the end of subsection (1) of clause 15 to provide for officers who may claim to have served although not for the full years for professional qualifications.
5. With reference to the minute written by The Colonial Secretary, I was to inclose a despatch in acknowledgement, to explain that I consider subsection (2) of clause 15 sufficient as it stands.
You will observe that, moreover, where an officer has served in the Colony for 10 years immediately prior to his ultimate retirement, he has the option, under subsection (5) of clause 15, of receiving a pension on the ordinary scale, including addition for professional qualifications, if applicable to his case.
6. I have, in another despatch by this mail, informed you that I approve of service in...