HC Deb 07 April 1965 vol 710 c88W
Captain Kerby

asked the Postmaster-General if, in view of the fact that ½d. and ld. stamps are rarely useful nowadays, he will consider withdrawing stamp machines and introducing automatic franking machines in their stead.

Mr. Benn

We have nearly 28,000 stamp selling machines currently in use and the cost of replacing them by automatic franking machines would be high. But I am reviewing the range of stamps sold through machines, and the facilities provided, to see whether any changes need be made.