§ Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent retirement pensions are provided in Hong Kong.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodPensions or gratuities are payable to employees of the Hong Kong Government and to locally enlisted employees of the Armed Services. Teaching staff in the Hong Kong University and in Government-assisted schools participate in contributory provident fund schemes, as do many overseas employees of the larger commercial concerns. Local staff of such concerns usually receive noncontributory gratuities on retirement normally at the rate of one month's pay, or more, for each year of service. This accords with local preference for lump sum payments rather than retirement pensions.