§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications to what extent he has been consulted by the Post Office Board on the question of a general increase in wages and salaries of Post Office employees and increased postal charges; and what decisions he has made with regard to these matters, in the light of the prices and incomes policy.
§ Mr. StonehouseThe Post Office has been consulting me fully, but on a confidential basis. I cannot, therefore, disclose what advice I have given.