asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of dissatisfaction with the quality of a number of commemorative stamps lately issued; what are his plans for further pictorial issues; whether he will reduce their number to prevent further debasement of the national philatelic reputation; and if he will seek advice from fresh sources in this matter.

Opinions about individual designs inevitably differ. However, the general quality of our recent designs have produced a marked increase in interest in our stamps and hence in the subjects they have commemorated.As regard further pictorial issues I have nothing further to add to my reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Wembley, North (Wing Commander Sir E. Bullus), on 27th October.I should be very pleased to hear the hon. Member's advice on this subject.