those raised in other dependencies at independence.
Expectations of HMOCS in Hong Kong
9.
They
HMOCS in Hong Kong consider that on the basis of these
undertakings and numerous precedents, they are entitled to expect
the introduction of a general compensation scheme before 1997.
will be supported in this claim by the overseas pensioners' lobby
in the UK and their Parliamentary supporters. Anything less than a
scheme on traditional lines will be subject to criticism from these
quarters.
The need for a scheme
10.
The Governor of Hong Kong strongly believes that some form of general incentive/compensation scheme is essential if key expatriate
personnel are to be retained up to and beyond 1997, providing necessary continuity and stability. He considers that if there is no such scheme, or if a decision on a scheme is postponed, these
personnel will lack sufficient incentive to stay. This would have
serious consequences for morale, especially in the police force, and
hence for our administration of Hong Kong.
11. A number of members of HMOCS in Hong Kong, principally police officers, have been offered a once and for all opportunity to
convert from contract to permanent and pensionable terms, with entitlement to join HMOCS. It is in the interests of stability
that as many of these as possible are persuaded to become permanent. However, they argue that they cannot make a proper choice unless they know whether a general compensation scheme will
be in place in 1997. The final deadline for a decision to convert
is 31 March 1991.
History of Ministerial consideration of the issue
12.
OD (K) agreed in 1985 that we should aim for arrangements
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