those raised in other dependencies at independence.
Expectations of HMOCS in Hong Kong
9.
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. They will be strongly 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 severe
criticism from these quarters.
The need for a scheme
10. The Governor of Hong Kong strongly believes that some form of general compensation/incentive 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 a smooth transition through 1997.
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 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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