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and some goats. I see no harm in the submission, but GOVERNORS: TERMS OF SERVICE. only to see if the chief Clerk likes the idea rather

than as any definite move forward, at This Meanwhile "The anomalies rimam.

1. In my view there is a basic premise on which the whole

question of Governors' conditions hinges which is overlooked in

the attached submission. Governorships either are or are not

DS appointments. I would suggest they are not although the

situation is not clear. If this is the case and DS officers are

'seconded' for Colonial service, their terms of service are

arguably separate from the DS package and improvements can be

proposed and negotiated on their merits. There is support for

this in that, in theory, the costs of the Governors are borne

by the territories, although in some cases where the territory

cannot afford the full cost they receive assistance from HMG

either the FCO or the ODA.

2. This argument is weakened by the method of calculation and

payment of the Governors' allowances. 'DS officers' receive

frais the others receive a Local Allowance and an Entertainment

Allowance which in total is usually less than the frais.

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3. If, on the other hand, the Governorships, or some of them (?),

are regarded as DS Posts - and I understand there are papers with

A&SD suggesting the FCO should take on responsibility for the

upkeep of certain residences and offices - the terms of service

of the Governors must surely be kept in line with other Posts and

with DS staff in their Posts. In this case what would be the

fate of the Governor ships filled by non-DS officers? They appear

to be left with the short end in the Caribbean at present.

4. If the Governors are on DS terms surely PSD should be

responsible.

If they are a separate entity let us by all means

seek improved conditions but should not the first step be to put

them all on the same footing.

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