§ Sir PHILIP MAGNUSasked the Postmaster-General whether he will consider the possibility of making arrangements for the exchange into Home stamps at the district post offices of postage stamps sent to this country in payment of small sums from the dominions oversea, from India, and from the Crown Colonies?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELI have already considered the question, and regret that it would not be practicable to arrange for the exchange of postage stamps suggested by the hon. Member. In most parts of the Empire Imperial postal orders and reply coupons are available for making small remittances.
§ Sir PHILIP MAGNUSMay I ask whether, having regard to the great convenience this arrangement would afford to a large number of persons the right hon. Gentleman will confer with the Colonial Premiers on the subject with a view if possible of altering the decision?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELThere are difficulties arising in some cases through the different systems of currency. Besides that, it would necessitate considerable varieties of stamps being stocked at a great number of offices. I think the purpose the hon. Member has in view is really served by the system of Imperial postal orders and reply coupons throughout the Empire.