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Emoluments (conta,)

(e) Outfit allowance (if any)

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(f) Cost of living and

taxation.

Remarks

Cost of living allowance would be paid at the rate of 8800 a month.i.e. £600p. a. for a married officer with dependents children.

Salaries paid in Hong Kong are subject to local taxation, which is very low in comparison with the U.K. rates.

Including any special note

as to:-

(a) Married candidates

Not stated.

(b) May women candidates be

considered.

(c) Qualifications required.

(May allowance for qualifications and experience be made in determining initial salary in scale)

(a) Age limits.

(c) Duties.

(f) For purpose of exchange,one Hong Kong dollar is equal to 183d

sterling.