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Oft despatch 662
of the details
of Sir H. B. A's scheme.
dealt with
the minutes,
not
a draft
have made suggestions in the draft.
itself
The cost of the proposals
contained in this draft
ascertained,
by
can be
converting the dollar
Converting
salaries of the existing posts included in Sir H. Blake's scheme at 3%, and comparing the results with starting proposals. (I have not allowed for the fact that the
few post officers holding "probationary" posts are not entitled to exchange compensation)
The sterling salaries proposed for the cadet service compare as follows with the existing cash
salaries converted at 3s.:-
On the
minimum salaries,
a decrease
On the maximum salaries,
a
decrease of £1270.
a decrease of £770.