HC Deb 22 March 1937 vol 321 cc2548-9
35. Mr. Lyons

asked the Postmaster-General whether he can now make a further statement upon the issue of any special commemorative Coronation stamps and in what denominations they will be available?

38. Mr. Hall Caine

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is now in a position to make any statement regarding the issue of coronation postage stamps?

The Postmaster-General (Major Tryon)

I am glad to say that I have been able to arrange for the issue of a special Coronation stamp. This will be a 1½d. stamp, which is the denomination most widely used in the Imperial and inland services.

Mr. Lyons

Do I gather from my right hon. and gallant Friend that this will be the only denomination issued?

Major Tryon

Yes, I have thought that it would be better to issue a stamp which is in very general demand rather than some of the higher denominations which would not be so widely circulated.

Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

Were the Royal Fine Art Commisison consulted about the design of the stamp?

Major Tryon

They have seen the stamp, and I have had some helpful suggestions from them.