§ Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Postmaster-General how many Shakespeare postage stamps have been sold up to the end of June; what profit the Post Office has made on them; and how many were sold in Scotland.
§ Mr. MawbyAbout 193 million had been issued to Post Offices, of which 14 million went to offices in Scotland. Most of these stamps have already been sold and the bulk will have been used for payment of postage. On those purchased for philatelic purposes a profit in the range of £150,000–£250,000 seems probable.
§ Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Postmaster-General what information he has from the International Postal Conference about Shakespeare stamps issued in other countries; and if he will make a statement.