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case he is wanted in an emergency and as a rule has to be
within telephone call whenever he goes out. He has also to
take his turn on duty on Saturday afternoons and Sundays.
His office hours are the same as any other Government servant,
It is laid down in Police Regulations that his office hours
are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. but this does not apply in practice.
His duties are complicated and intricate involving heavy
responsibility and occasional danger. The strenuous and
hazardous nature of the duties of other members of the Police
Force (i.e. the Subordinate Ranks) is officially recognised
by allowing them the privilege of retiring at the age of 45
after 15 years service, a privilege which is not enjoyed by
any other class of Government servant in Hong Kong.
This privilege has not however been extended to Police
Superintendents who must attain the age of 55 before they
can retire.
5. It may be said that Police Superintendents benefit
by the grant of free quarters to the extent of 6% of their
salaries but we respectfully submit that free quarters are
granted in the interests of the Service so that Superintend-
ents may live where they are required, but not necessarily
where they would wish to live if given a choice.
6. Police Superintendents are called upon to supply
themselves with uniform and no grant is made in this respect
by Government. This is a great expense involving an initial outlay of approximately $1000 and an annual expenditure of
approximately $100.
7. In view of the above we have prepared an alternative
pay scheme B which we respectfully submit for the
consideration of His Excellency the Governor. This suggested
scheme differs from the present one in that it provides for
augmented increments after 7 years service, and would, we
urge, be adequate for the requirements and responsibilities
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