HC Deb 26 January 1967 vol 739 cc337-8W
Mr. John Wells

asked the Postmaster-General what economies have been made in his Department since 20th July, 1966, in expenditure on hospitality and official entertainment.

Mr. Edward Short

Expenditure has been limited to essentials such as international conferences and seminars and entertaining overseas visitors, as well as for important official Post Office ceremonies. I do not think Post Office practice is unreasonable or that there is real further scope for economy.