§ 48. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Postmaster-General if he will list the philatelic and financial successes of his recent policy of issuing a variety of new pictorial postage stamps as compared with his previous practice; and if he will state his relevant plans for the next 12 months.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterThe Philatelic Bureau in Edinburgh and the philatelic counter at the London Chief Office between them contributed over £1¼ million to Post Office revenue in the 12 months to October, 1967. Of this £150,000 came from overseas sales. For the second part of the question I would refer my hon. and learned Friend to the reply my right hon. Friend gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol, North-West (Mr. Ellis) on 20th November.—[Vol. 754, c.266.]