HC Deb 24 May 1922 vol 154 cc1206-7
66. Sir C. OMAN

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will refund to firms which at present hold large quantities of the envelopes stamped with the two-penny embossed stamp the sum which they paid to the Post Office for this surplus stock, which has now become useless, or will, as an alternative, furnish them with similar three-halfpenny envelopes to the equivalent amount of the sum which they disbursed on the two-penny envelopes which they wish to return?

The ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Pike Pease)

During the week ending Saturday, 3rd June, twopenny postage stamps, three halfpenny official post cards and official stamped stationery bearing twopenny or penny embossed stamps, will be exchanged at any Post Office counter for other postage stamps, post cards or stamped stationery, of equal value. Where firms hold large quantities of stamped stationery, special arrangements will be made on application to the Postmaster at the Head Post Office of the district.

Sir C. OMAN

Will the special arrangements be anything like those suggested in my question?

Mr. PEASE

I will send my hon. Friend a copy of the instructions in the Post Office Circular.