§ Brigadier Medlicottasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the confusion that has been caused by the transposition of the colours of the postage stamps valued ½d. to 2½d; and what was the reason for this change.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsAs explained in the Press notices which have been issued on this subject the recent changes in the colours of our postage stamps have been made in order to comply with the requirements of the Universal Postal Convention. A change of this character was bound to cause some initial difficulty, but this is24W rapidly disappearing as the public use up their stocks of stamps in the old colours.
Brigadier Clarkeasked the Postmaster-General what he proposes to do with the old issue of stamps now being replaced by the Festival issue.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsUnsold stamps of the old issue in the lower denominations will be pulped. The 2s. 6d., 5s., 10s. and £1 stamps of the old design will remain on sale until exhausted.