HC Deb 26 November 1952 vol 508 cc59-60W
107. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General when books containing the new stamp of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be available.

Mr. Gammans

It is hoped that books containing some postage stamps of the new reign will be on sale by about the middle of next year.

110. Mr. Swingler

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what are the reasons for including 1d. stamps in 5s. and 2s. 6d. books, thereby wasting space; and if he will alter these arrangements to substitute additional 2½d., 1½d., or ½d. stamps for the 1d. stamps.

Mr. Gammans

Penny stamps were included in stamp books in 1951 as a result of a widespread demand. They will continue to be included in the new 5s. books which should be on sale early in the New Year, but because of the different composition of this book, there will be no blank spaces. Blank spaces are unavoidable, however, in the 2s. 6d. books.

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