§ 7. Mr. J. Lewisasked the Postmaster-General if in order to demonstrate to the peoples of India that their deep sorrow at the death of Mr. Gandhi is shared by the British people, he will arrange for the issue of a special British postage stamp, or if this is not practicable, to arrange for an overprint on the current postage stamps, drawing attention to Mr. Gandhi's great services to world peace.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingNo. While I cordially appreciate the sentiment, I regret that it is not practicable to adopt my hon. Friend's proposal.
§ Brigadier Petoasked the Postmaster-General whether he will authorise the photographing of the imprimatur, Record, sheets of the early one penny line-engraved stamps, in view of the widespread interest shown in these stamps and the great demand for such photographs in this country and especially in America.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingI am considering this suggestion and will write to the hon. Member in due course.