§ 35. Mr. Juddasked the Postmaster-General what representations he has received on the possibility of raising funds for relief projects at home and abroad by the sale of postage stamps; what replies he has sent; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StonehouseDuring 1968 I received 13 such proposals but I have no authority to implement them.
§ Mr. JuddWill my right hon. Friend at least agree to enter into discussions with leading charitable organisations about the possibility of such schemes, which work very well in other European countries?
§ Mr. StonehouseWe shall consider any sensible suggestion put to us, but a new Bill would have to be passed by the House before I had authority to introduce such stamps.
§ Mr. TinnIs my right hon. Friend aware that such a Bill would receive a warmer welcome from many of us than some that have been introduced?
§ Mr. StonehouseI thank my hon. Friend for that observation.