The Facts
Details of the cost of living in Hong Kong are given in a separate publication issued with this booklet.
The standard of living of most Europeans in the Colony is generally higher than that in the United Kingdom. Most run a car, employ a servant and entertain more than 'they normally do at home. The higher cost of living is offset to some extent by Hong Kong's low rate of income tax and-in the case of Government employees-by nominal rents paid for accommodation. In commer- cial circles the average pay for Europeans in the 20 to 30 age group is approximately £132 a month.
At the Police Training School probationary inspectors live in single, furnished rooms. Later they will live in police station messes.
After two years service single officers may be provided with Government service flats.
A confirmed Inspector is free to marry wh he pleases, but a Probationary Inspector must seek the approval of the Colonial Secretary before he marries.
There are enough quarters in the Colony to house all married officers, although they generally have to live in a hotel on return from vacation leave while the allocated flat is being redecorated and made ready for occupation. Government pays the hotel charges exclusive of food, laundry, etc. and the officer merely pays the rent he would normally pay for a standard quarter.
Most, but not all, married quarters are away from police stations. They are equipped with basic hard furniture. All soft furnishings and ornaments must be provided by the officer.
PENSIONS: Normal retirement age is 55, but at present there is temporary provision for retirement on pension at 45 in certain circum-
stances.
The rate of pension is 1/600th of an officer's annual salary at the time of his retirement
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Many of the stations have a comfortable mess like this, with bar and TV.
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