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This is based on Straits Settlements General Order No. 39(3), where the exchange rate referred to
in the "Paper of particulars" as "the Government rate of exchange" is termed "the authorised rate".
I should be grateful for guidance as to what reply can be sent to the Governor. The Treasury will presumably have to be consulted.
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Discontent was caused in the past by the conversion of sterling salaries into dollars for monthly payment in the Colony at the rate of 1/3 when in point of fact the dollar was generally worth a little less. This meant a small levy on all sterling salaries and the discontent was disproportionate to the very small financial benefit accruing to Government.
As the Salaries Commission have converted sterling salaries into dollars at 1/3, I see no objection to the same rate for reconversion into sterling for leave and pension purposes.
I think, however, that some definite figure or some definite rate of conversion must be given so thật
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