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quarters in the case of officers recruited overseas, and instead to fix an inclusive salary in respect of such appointments which will cover the cost of rent. In the meantime, however, it will be considerably cheaper for Government to pay rent allowances, even at the increased rates, than to continue to accommodate officers in hotels. It is most important that they should be encouraged to secure accommodation of their own, and this will only be possible if the allowances are adequate to meet present day rentals.
6.
The rates for fuel and light allowance laid down in General Order 113 have not been revised as it is hoped that the cost of electricity and gas will be reduced considerably when the price of coal falls. These allowances are only granted to Police and Warders and it is considered more appropriate to vary the allowances by Circular rather than by an amendment of General Orders. At present, the cost of electricity has risen to 3.6 times the 1941 rate while gas is somewhat less expensive.
7.
It is estimated that the annual cost of the above proposals will be approximately $196,500. I trust that they will receive your approval with retrospective effect from the 1st May and it would be convenient if your decision could be conveyed to me by telegraph. Though the rates proposed are adequate for the moment it will be necessary to increase them if for any reason it proves impossible to keep rentals pegged at their 1941 level.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
mark Young.
Governor.
The Right Honourable George Hall, P.C., M.P.