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same allowances and the grant of half pay when its

In inevitable distinctions would be unsuitable.

In point of fact, half pay except for Education

Officers would definitely not be enough. Major Furse

thought that a flat rate of £20 a month plus fees

was being paid for that part of the T.A.S. Course

which was held in London, and it would be desirable

for our allowances to be brought into conformity with

this.

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(3) There appears to be no reason why, subject

to the foregoing observations, the scheme should not

be proceeded with as regards Halayan Cadets.

regards Education Officers, however, it will be

necessary to mark time at the moment pending

consideration of a scheme for the general training

of Education Officers in this country, which is, I

understand, being prepared by Major Vischer. regards Police Officers, the main point that arises is they will be much younger than the others, but I

do not know that this need affect the quality of

the instruction to be given or necessitate a

separate course. There is also the point that if

Police Officers are included it may be necessary

to include Custome Officers now that recruitment

of Customs Officers takes place from the Police

Examination.

Major Furse suggested that in the first

instance we should obtain Mr. Gent'a observations,

since