Royal Wedding (Commemorative Stamps)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Post Office – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 26 Tachwedd 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Charles Hobson Mr Charles Hobson , Wembley North 12:00, 26 Tachwedd 1947

Much to my regret, the time available between the announcement and the date of the wedding did not suffice for the design, printing and issue of a special postage stamp worthy of the occasion, but a special commemorative cancellation mark, which the hon. Members have no doubt seen, was designed and brought into use throughout the United Kingdom.