HC Deb 31 March 1965 vol 709 cc256-7W
Mr. Pounder

asked the Postmaster-General if he will consider authorising the issue of double-sized pictorial regional postage stamps.

Mr. Benn

As I indicated in the answer which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Brighton, Kemptown (Mr. Hobden) on 24th March, I have in mind the possibility of a pictorial series of stamps and, in this connection, I shall bear in mind the hon. Member's suggestion.

Mr. Pounder

asked the Postmaster-General what is the principle governing the issue of regional commemorative postage stamps; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Benn

The Post Office has not so far issued any regional commemorative stamps: and I do not at present have plans for such issues. But some regional subjects might qualify under my new policy for a national issue: and if so I should be glad to consider them.