HC Deb 27 January 1954 vol 522 cc1736-7
31. Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General why, at Leicester Square Post Office on 17th January last, a member of the public who wished to buy 290 l½d. postage stamps was allowed, after repeated requests, to buy only 120.

Mr. Gammans

There was no reason why 290 l½d. postage stamps should not have been supplied, and I very much regret the inconvenience and annoyance caused to the gentleman concerned owing to this inexcusable failure. Disciplinary action is being taken.

Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his reply. It is good to know that postage stamps are not being rationed and that the public can buy as many as they wish.