ORAC,
Absolutely! As servants of HM, we will go and do whatever she asks of us via the idiots in Whitehall. Of course we have an opportunity to object (through our chain of command), but when the chips are all down we do as we are told.
I've always found your posts very informative but seriously mate, try not to be such a glass half empty person ALL the time.
Regards,
ABTE