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Tuesday, December 11, 1973

100,000 CIVIL SERVANTS ASKED TO SAVE FUEL

The government today took another step in publicising the need

for fuel economy by sending out letters to 100,000 civil servants, out-

lining ways in which they can help in "saving fuel".

The letter points out that Hong Kong is unlikely to escape the

effects of the world wide shortage of oil.

Although there is no shortage at the moment, the government has

decided to make the best use of the stocks and future supplies so that

essential services and industry do not suffer.

The letter outlines some "simple ways" in which civil servants

and their families can economise without seriously affecting their daily

lives either at work or at home.

At work, the civil servants are exhorted to keep all lighting to

a minimum, switch off air conditioners, switch off electrical motors when

not required, travel to work by public transport wherever possible and use

public transport rather than a government vehicle during the day,

At home, the measures that could be taken include, replacing

high-power bulbs for low-power ones, limiting the use of electric or gear

cookers and geysers and household appliances, and put on warm clothing rather

then switch on an electric heater,

The letter says that an appeal has already been made to the public

to avoid wastage of electricity and fuel and points out that by carrying

out these simple economies civil servants will set an example to their

neighbours and friends as well as the general public.

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