CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947 — Page 11

adopted, the two Hong Kong officers who have raised the question would not themselves benefit.

In all the circumstances therefore I should myself be indisposed either to approve the proposal

in No. 5 or to attempt to devise an alternative scheme on the lines suggested by Mr. Palmer.

6.12.46.

Mr. North

I agree with you that the proposal in No.5 should be turned down. The despatch should, however, contain a suitable reference to the relief that has, I understand, already been agreed to in the case of married men whose families were evacuated and who received allowances whilst they themselves were interned, namely that the 10% deduction should be abated by any sum which was paid by way of taxation on the allowance made to the family.

Perhaps you would kindly put up a draft reply for consideration through Mr. Paskin.

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