asked the Postmaster-General whether some statement may now be issued to inform Parliament of the efficient work done by the engineering workmen, telegraph and telephone operators of the Post Office telephone service throughout the war and especially prior to D-Day.
Throughout the war such information about the work of the Post Office as could be released has been placed at the disposal of the Minister of Information, and from time to time if has appeared in the Press and elsewhere. A popular account of the work of the Post Office and its staff during hostilities in Europe is being prepared and will, in due course, be published. My right hon. and gallant Friend has received a personal letter of appreciation of the work of the Post Office from General Eisenhower, which he has made known to all concerned, together with messages of a similar character from other Commanders. I take this opportunity of adding my tribute to all ranks of the staff of my Department for the magnificent contribution they have made to the war effort.