CO129-601-2 Salaries Commission- currency basis of emolument 27-1-1949 - 23-7-1949 — Page 22

COPY OF TELEGRAM TO ACCOUNTANT GENERAL HONG KONG, FROM CROWN AGENTS.

Dated 1st June, 1949.

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In view of fall in exchange

rate today quoted to us as 1/2}d

telegraph whether we should continue

to pay all pensions quoted in dollars

including Widows' and Orphans' Pensions

at 1/3d except where more privileged

rate previously authorised.

"Crown Agents."