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MR. ANDRE W WONG:

Sir,

Council as to the

inform this

will the Secretary

retirement age for police officers and

whether there is, in fact, a 20 year rule, in that an

officer joining the force at the age of 20 can retire at

the age of

of 40 and, if so, are these figures included in

the table under 'Early Retirement'?

SECRETARY FOR SECURITY: sir, I I am afraid I

that information this afternoon but I shall

to provide that in writing. (See Annex II)

do

I do not have

be very happy

DR. HO:

Sir, it is understood that the fluctuating

exchange rate is affecting the morale among expatriate

police officers. I wonder whether the problem caused by

the exchange rate has been included in the review? If

not, will the Secretary consider doing so?

SECRETARY FOR SECURITY: Yes, Sir, I can confirm that the

concern about the exchange rate is something which has

been brought to the attention of Mr. Rennie and will be

considered by him in his review.