§ Sir M. Stoddart-Scottasked the Postmaster-General how many Shakespearian stamps are to be issued on 23rd April; who designed them; in how many colours they are printed; how many of each denomination will be issued; and how long they will be on sale.
§ Mr. MawbyFive Shakespeare stamps will be issued on 23rd April. Four of the stamps have been designed by David Gentleman, the fifth by Christopher and Robin Ironside. Three of the stamps will be printed in four colours, one in three colours and one in a single colour.
227WThe following number of each denomination will be issued:
These figures represent roughly one month's sales but in accordance with our usual practice we shall be keeping them on sale until stocks are exhausted.
3d. … … 156 million single stamps 6d. … … 19.2 million single stamps 1s. 3d. … … 6.7 million single stamps 1s. 6d. … … 6.7 million single stamps 2s. 6d. … … 2.4 million single stamps