English Translation

16a Division I 2 Prague, 22 December 1942 I 1 c = 5500 . Mr EROD State Secretary ncowsotordhte CU EL Subject: Christmas payments for legionaries According to a note from the Head of Division IV of 3. In December 1942, during a meeting with Minister Moravec, he asked him to consider whether this year the single Christmas donations could also be paid to the legionaries, as they were mostly poor, small people. He often received letters from these circles. In 1941, the legions were not paid Christmas donations. The government decision of November 20, 1941 did not exercisate the Legio- naire from the payment of the Christmas grant, however, granting a one-off extraordinary contribution to the protectorate staff. However, on the basis of a letter from Group II/7, the Ministry of Finance subsequently drew the attention of the authorities to the fact that legionaries are excluded from the payment of the one-time extraordinary contribution. Therefore, for 1942, the ministry of finance determined that legionsaires who are to be paid in December 1942 would not receive the one time contribution. It is requested to decide whether it will remain with this regulation or whether it is to be met with the wishes of Minister Moravec. e.g. Dr. Landmann Head Department I Prague, 22 December 1942 The retired legionaries, of whom Minister MoraVEc also spoke, are not in any way eligible. I would also like to oppose payment for the relatively few still in office, especially since their appointment in office regularly does not depend on any merits, but on Sh92.