asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what new instructions he has given to members of his Department for the saving of electricity.

All staff in my Department are being instructed to apply strictly the restrictions on the use of electricity recently announced by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister.

As it is all too easy to criticise the public service, will the Minister make clear what is the truth, namely, that the public services, including the Post Office, probably do more than their share and not less than their share in the current situation?

Yes, Sir. I accept and agree with what the hon. Gentleman says.