§ 1. Mr. Stodartasked the Postmaster-General how long in advance of the issue of a special postage stamp he decides upon the subject of it.
§ The Postmaster-General (Mr. Edward Short)There is no firm rule about this, but I followed normal practice when I announced the 1967 special stamp programme towards the end of 1966.
§ Mr. StodartIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in order to avoid the repetition of the situation whereby Edinburgh did not get a stamp celebrating its bicentenary this year, I am firing a warning shot across his bows to remind him that the Commonwealth Games are being held in Edinburgh in 1970?