§ 30. Mr. Huntasked the Postmaster-General whether he will now sanction a special issue of postage stamps to mark the Golden Jubilee Stop Accidents Year.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterNo, Sir. My right hon. Friend had a large number of suggestions for the 1967 special stamp programme and inevitably many worthy subjects had to be omitted.
§ Mr. HuntIs the hon. Gentleman aware that that reply will cause great disappointment to many people, and particularly to the 100,000 who work voluntarily for the cause of accident prevention? Is he seriously saying that wild flowers and free trade have greater priority in his Department than road safety?
§ Mr. SlaterMy right hon. Friend and I certainly recognise the importance of this work, but we could never hope to mark all such fine activities by the issue of a stamp. Our stamp programme for this year is already a heavy one.
§ Mr. MolloyWill my hon. Friend reconsider that reply? I do not say that he could immediately accept these proposals, but perhaps at a later stage he could seriously consider the proposals which have been made, which I believe to be very well worth while.
§ Mr. SlaterEvery consideration has been given to the proposals which have been submitted to my right hon. Friend, and I am sorry that at this juncture I cannot hold out any further hope.