HC Deb 21 February 1956 vol 549 cc30-1W
Mr. Woollam

asked the Postmaster-General to arrange for the issue of a special postage stamp to the World Jamboree, to be held in Great Britain in June, 1957, which year will also mark the centenary of the birth of Robert Baden-Powell and the Golden Jubilee of the Boy Scout Movement.

Mr. Alport

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to the hon. Member for Cardiff, North (Mr. Llewellyn) on 8th February.

Mr. Woollam

asked the Postmaster-General to extend the present practice of issuing commemorative postmarks for special events, to include similar occasions in the life of the British Merchant Marine and shipbuilding industry.

Dr. Hill

I should be glad to consider on its merits any case my hon. Friend has in mind.

Mr. Woollam

asked the Postmaster-General (1) to arrange for the issue of a commemorative postmark to be used for the cancellation of mail posted on board the "Empress of Britain" during its maiden voyage from Liverpool on 20th April, 1956;

(2) to arrange for the issue of a commemorative postmark to be used for the cancellation of mail posted on board the "Mayflower" during its unique maiden voyage from Plymouth, on 4th July, 1956.

Dr. Hill

I am considering these suggestions and will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible