HC Deb 19 May 1966 vol 728 cc302-3W
Sir Ian Orr-Ewing

asked the Postmaster-General why his Department did not agree to the request of the Isle of Man Government that a stamp should be issued, or an existing Isle of Man stamp overprinted, to mark the centenary of the democratically elected House of Keys.

Mr. Benn

The subjects for commemorative stamps in 1966 were chosen last year and the suggestion for a stamp to mark this centenary came too late for consideration. Overprinted stamps are not really suitable for commemorative purposes.

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