HC Deb 19 November 1958 vol 595 cc159-60W
Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Postmaster-General, in view of the fact that he has issued regional stamps for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, each bearing pictorial designs suited to its locality, if he will now include in the regional stamp for Scotland some pictorial design commemorating Robert Burns.

Mr. Marples

No.

Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Postmaster-General the cost of the issue of regional stamps now on sale for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, respectively; and what extra cost would be incurred by including in a special regional stamp for Scotland some pictorial design to commemorate Robert Burns.

Mr. Marples

Very approximately, £9,000 each for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and £3,000 each for the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey. Costs for a single special issue might well be higher hut, as the hon. and learned Member knows, the Government have decided against the issue of a special stamp to commemorate Robert Burns.