§ 73. Sir M. Stoddart-Scottasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that this country is behind many other countries in the publication of postage stamps 188W to commemorate Sir Winston Churchill; if he will set up a committee to examine the delay in this case and in the case of the publication of the stamp to celebrate the 700th Anniversary of Simon de Montfort's Parliament; and if he will take steps to have their publication expedited.
§ Mr. BennI know that certain countries have already issued stamps to commemorate Sir Winston Churchill, but I see no purpose in setting up a committee as suggested by the hon. and gallant Member. As I explained in my Answers to his Questions on 2nd and 3rd June, the delay in putting these stamps on sale has been due to unofficial action by staff in our Supplies Depôts.
Normal working has now been resumed, and the stamps will now be issued on the dates I announced in my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Lewisham, South (Mr. Carol Johnson) on 21st June.