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supporting parents in England, and of officers with children in the Colony who are providing for their future education
by insurance or otherwise; but after careful consideration it
seemed that the only possible line of action was to take account
only of an officer's wife and children actually in a gold
currency country; and the Secretary of State has concurred in
this view.
Hon. Members will not be unaware that the hardships
of officers with sterling commitments under the present system
of conversion of sterling salaries have been a matter of
serious concern to this Government and to the Secretary of
State,
and the Government is satisfied that this amount of relief
is the least that can properly be given this year. The cost
for the half year is estimated at $55,000.
The Colonial Treasurer seconded and the motion was
carried.