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China

Climate:

will probably be about 50959°F with a Dry and windy.

Temperatures in Peking

falling temperature at night.

follow.

Xian details to

Clothing: Dress as for London in early spring plus contingency rainwear. Long dress for ladies not obligatory. Black tie is not required.

Japan

Climate: Average maximum temperature will probably be 62 F and minimum 45°F. Records show that it is likely to be sunny on three days out of four with rain on the fourth day.

Clothing: Long or short dresses are worn for evening occasions in Tokyo. Black tie not required.

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CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

The following climatic short-term clothing allowance has been agreed by Personnel Services Department.

D.S. Officer Grade 1 4

Other Grades

£75 £67.50

Gentlemen may purchase light weight suit/jacket/trousers.

Ladies may purchase light weight dresses/trouser suits/skirts/blouses. If an officer has received a similar allowance for identical items of clothing within the last four years, allowance may be claimed for extra items within the limit of the present full allowance over four years

i.e. £150 DS Grades 1 - 4 and £135 other DS Grades. If an officer has received a hot climate allowance on a substantive

is overseas post within the last three years no further allowance payable. Mr JR Dyson. PSD, has a note of those members of the party eligible for the allowance. The Conference Officer also has these details if required. Eligible Officers may claim reimbursement by submitting to Mr Dyson the purchase receipts and bank account details.

2 March 1981

P. A. hoble.

PA Noble (Miss)

Conference and Visits Section Protocol and Conference Department Room G7/G TEL NO 233 5407

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