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4. JUNIOR CLERICAL SERVICE.
50. The Junior Clerical Service is divided into eight classes :-The Higher Class, Classes I to VI and the Special Class. Class VI is divided into A & B Sections, both sections having the same maximum salary though Section A commences at $750 per annum and Section B at $450. Section A, we understand, is of the nature of a "sieve" for promotion to Class V. We have not again divided Class VI into two sections, leav- ing such subdivision, if it is considered desirable under the new salary scales, as a detail to be decided later by Government.
51. We consider that $40 a month is the minimum salary that should be paid to and after one year's service this sum should be increased to $45 a month. À clerk a clerk; is engaged, we understand, on 2 years' probation and on the expiration of the probationary period he is taken on the permanent staff and is permitted to contribute towards Widows' & Orphans' Pensions. It is more convenient then to quote salaries, which are abated by 4% contribution to Widows" & Orphans pensions, in round figures per annum. We recommend therefore that he should receive in his third year of service a salary of $700 per annum rising by 3 annual increments of $50 and after the sixth year in accordance with the principle laid down in paragraph 19—two increments of $100 to $1.050. The higher classes follow on from this figure,
52. The following scales are recommended :--
Class VI $480 to $1,050 rising by annual increments, one of %60, one of
$160, three of $50 and two of $100:
Class V $1,100 to $1,400 by $100 annually; Class IV $1,500 to $1,800 by $100 anually; Class III $1,900 to $2,600 by $100 annually; Class II $2,700 to $3,300 by 150 annually; Class I $3,500 to $4,500 by $200 annually:
Higher $4,800 to $5.600 by $200 annually and
Special Class $1,200 to $2,400 by *100 annually, with an Efficiency Bar at
$1,800.
53. We would call attention to the question which arises as to the numbers of officers who should appear in each of the Classes. We understand that a scheme is already in force for the gradual increase in the numbers of the senior classes so that the pro- portion between senior and junior posts may be adequate. We consider that this scheme should continue and that a similar readjustment should be made periodically.
54. There is one further matter which we feel we must deal with though it does not come strictly within the terms of reference for our enquiry. The Indian members of the Junior Clerical Service-and also the Indian Police-have brought to our notice that they are granted leave on half pay only. We recommend that in future they should be granted full pay leave to India. Indian Officers, generally, have also drawn our attention to the fall in the exchange value of the dollar relative to the rupee. There was at one time, prior to 1920, a scheme of privileged rates of exchange for remittances to India in the case of the Police. We have carefully considered the question but cannot recommend that any exchange privileges be granted.
5. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
55. We recommend that the salary of the Colonial Secretary be in future £2,300
This represents an increase for leave and pension purposes only.
per annum.
56. The salary of the Chief Clerk recommended under the Senior Clerical and Accounting Staff is £700 to £950 by £25 annually.
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57. We recommend the following salaries for Office Staff :-
3 Office Attendants 1 at $312 to $3601y $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years;
2 at $252 to $300f
10 Messengers and 4 Coolies at $156 to $204 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12
years.
6. SECRETARIAT FOR CHINESE AFFAIRS.
58. The Secretary for Chinese Affairs and his Assistants have already been dealt with under the Cadet Service.
59. We recommend that, as heretofore, the Inspector of Factories should receive the same rate of pay as that of a Senior Sanitary Inspector: this will be, if our recom- mendations are accepted. £475 to £575 by £20 annually.
60. The salaries of the Office Staff should be :-
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4 Office Attendants 2 at $192 to $2401 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years;
2 at $252 to *300)
2 Messengers and 3 Coolies at $156 to $204 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12
years.
7. TREASURY,
61. The Treasurer and his Assistants already appear under the Cadet Service.
62. As recommended under the Senior Clerical and Accounting Staff. the post of Accountant should carry a salary of £700 to £825 by £25 annually.
63. The Office Staff should be paid as follows :
1 Office Attendant at $312 to $360 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years:
6 Messengers at $156 to $204 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years:
1 Watchman at $144 to $192 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years:
1 Temporary Messenger at $18 a mouth; and
| Pressmen at $156 to $204 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years.
8.-AUDIT DEPARTMENT.
64. We recommend that the salary of the Auditor be £1,100 per annum rising by annual increments of £50 to £1,400 per annun, and of the 1st and 2nd Assistant Auditors £800 to £1,050 by £50 annually. For the 3rd Assistant we suggest a scale of £450 to £700 by £50 annually.
65. The Office Attendant should receive $192 to $240 and Messengers $156 to $204 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years,
9 & 10.-DISTRICT OFFICES, NORTH AND SOUTH,
66. The District Officer and Assistant District Officer are Cadet Officers and are dealt with under the Cadet Service,
67. For the Land Bailiffs in the District Offices and in the Public Works Depart- ment we consider there should be one class only, with a senior post of Senior Land
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