CO129-401 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [5-6] — Page 76

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Sir,

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(REGE 2 JUN 13

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

HONGKONG. 9th. May, 1913.

I have the honour to inform you that the pro-

-visions of Clause 19 of the Pension Minute would appear to be in-

-consistent with the provisions of the Widows and Orphans Pension

Ordinance inasmuch as the former contemplates the commutation of the whole of any pension granted to an officer on retiring from the

service whereas the latter provides that the pension payable to

such officer is liable to a deduction of 4 per centum until he has

contributed in all for a period of 35 years or until he has attain-

-ed the age of 65 years.

I therefore have to suggest for your considera- -tion that the following proviso be added to clause 19 viz.:-

"Provided that for the purpose of commutation such

pension or allowance shall be taken to be the remaining portion of the total pension or allowance after deduct- -ion of the annual contribution payable under the 'Widows and Orphans Pensions Ordinance'".

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Amay.

Governor, &c..

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.,

&C..

&C..

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