HC Deb 26 October 1965 vol 718 c42W
Sir Knox Cunningham

asked the Postmaster-General if he will give a list of new stamps issued in 1965 up to the present date and also those which he intends to issue before the 31st December, stating their value and the events which they are intended to commemorate.

Mr. Benn

The following new stamps have so far been issued this year:

  • 8th July: Commemoration of Sir Winston Churchill's Life: 4d. and 1s. 3d.
  • 19th July: 700th Anniversary of Simon de Montfort's Parliament: 6d. and 2s. 6d.
  • 9th August: Salvation Army Centenary: 3d and 1s. 6d.
  • 1st September: Joseph Lister Centenary: 4d. and 1s. 0d.
  • 1st September: Commonwealth Arts Festival: 6d. and 1s. 6d.
  • 13th September: 25th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain: 4d., 9d. and 1s. 3d.
  • 8th October: Opening of Post Office Tower: 3d. and 1s. 3d.
  • 25th October: 20th Anniversary of United Nations: 3d. and 1s. 6d.

In addition, special 9d. and 1s. 6d. stamps will be issued on 15th November to mark the Centenary of the International Telecommunication Union and the two Christmas Air Letter Forms to be issued on 1st November will each have its own distinctive Christmas stamp in the 6d. denomination.