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M(89) 5

65

(£)

It

was

introduce

possible that HMG would

sterling safeguards for

overseas pensioners who were members of

the Majesty's Overseas Civil Service

(HMOCS), in the form of а Public

Officers'

or something

similar.

Agreement

DECISION

that

The Council ADVISED and the Governor ORDERED

(a)

no measures should be introduced at

this stage to protect the value of

pensions paid overseas against currency

fluctuations;

(b) further research should be conducted on

possible schemes to safeguard pensions

paid

overseas

fluctuations;

against

extreme

(c)

thought should be given as to what sort

of relief, if any, could be given in

individual cases of genuine hardship,

and the Council's advice sought in due

course;