§ 27. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Postmaster-General if he will include scenes of Scottish historic interest or scenic beauty in his next issue of postage stamps.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterNo, Sir.
§ Mr. HughesWhy not? Does not my hon. Friend realise that British, and particularly Scottish, history is rich in scenes which would be much more educational to the British people than some of the floral stamps which have recently been issued? Will he take this into account in connection with new issues?
§ Mr. SlaterYes, we will take into account my hon. and learned Friend's observations. He will, however, remember that last year we had the Robert Burns stamp and a stamp depicting the Cairngorms, but it must be remembered that if we have new stamps we must have variety in our issues.
§ Sir G. NabarroIf the Postmaster-General's policy is to be one of parochialism in the issue of postage stamps, could we not consider having a postage stamp bearing a pictorial representation of Malvern Priory, in Worcestershire?
§ Mr. SlaterOne thing which can be said for my right hon. Friend is that this is not a parochial matter. I say this in view of the hon. Member's previous question regarding the tower in his constituency.
§ Sir G. NabarroWe do not want a tower on postage stamps.