HC Deb 21 November 1951 vol 494 c367
35. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he will consider the issue of special and individual designs in postage stamps for Scotland.

Mr. Gammans

No, Sir.

Mr. Hughes

Is the Minister aware that this could be done with great benefit to the trade and industry of Scotland,.and with considerable profit to his own Department by the sale of such stamps to stamp collectors all over the world?

Mr. Gammans

There has been no previous request for this except from the hon. and learned Gentleman, and there are very great difficulties in the way. May I point out to him that already on the existing stamps Scotland has pride of place by the thistle in the top right hand corner?