§ 57. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Postmaster-General how many of the recent 315W stamp issues and of what values have been withdrawn; why they have been withdrawn; and what has become of those withdrawn.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterSpecial postage stamps are normally withdrawn from sale from post offices two months after the date of issue. Unless stocks have been exhausted, they can be obtained from the Philatelic Bureau in Edinburgh, and the philatelic counter at London Chief Office, for 12 months after the date of issue. Remaining stocks are then destroyed, except for a few retained for exhibition and record purposes.
§ 58. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Postmaster-General when the next issue of postage stamps will be issued, and of what values; and which of them will depict Scottish scenes of rivers, mountains and bridges.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterThe next issue of postage stamps will be on 29th April. It will be a special issue of four stamps depicting British bridges. The values will be 4d., 9d., 1s. 6d. and 1s. 9d.; the 9d. stamp will show Aberfeldy Bridge in Perthshire.