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England with sufficient amplitude of mind to realise what was expected of him. Above all there should be that complete freedom of thought and freedom of discussion which is as vital as fresh air where a University is concerned.
If such a dream could even partially be realised it is difficult to see what might not be the consequences on Asia and on civilization.
69.
SALARY SCALES.
After careful consideration we have come to the conclusion that the scale of salaries recommended in the Gollan Report of 1929 was needlessly high. We have reached that conclusion keeping well in mind the cost of living in Hong Kong, the standard of living which it is desirable for a University staff to maintain and the problem of recruiting. The Gollan scale was:-
(1) Vice-Chancellor:- 2,100 per annum.
2) Registrar:- £1,100 per annum, rising by £50 annually
to £1,450.
(3) Professors:- £1,100 per annum, rising by £50 annually
to £1,450.
(4) Readers:- £850 per annum, rising by £50 annually to
£1,100.
(5) Senior Lecturer in English:- £750 per annum, rising
by £40 to £950.
(6) Junior Lecturer in English:- £600 per annum,
by £40 to $680.
rising
(7) Lecturers in General:- £700 per annum, rising by
70.
£40 to £900.
At the present time members of the University staff are paid on the Golland scale less 10%, so that the effective scale of the above salaries at present is:-
£2,160
(2)
£990-45-1305
3)
990-45-1305
765-45- 990
675-36-855
540-36-612
630-36-810.
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