§ 40. Mr. RAPERasked the Postmaster-General if, in order to assist British civil aviation, he will take steps to make an issue of aerial postage stamps?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Kellaway)I am considering how far wider publicity can be given to existing air-mail services with a view to increasing public interest in the traffic; hut, as at present advised, I do not think that the issue of a special postage stamp would have the effect desired by the hon. Member. A blue air-mail label, to be affixed to air-mail correspondence, is already issued on application at all head and branch post offices. Letters can be posted 208 for the air mail in any letter box and at any time; and it would obviously hamper the free use of the service if only air-mail stamps could be used.
§ Mr. RAPERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the fact that already in France they are issuing special aerial postage stamps and that it has been very helpful to the service?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI shall be glad to consider that, but I hope my hon. Friend will also consider the point I have put.