asked the Postmaster-General whether he is now in a position to make a statement on special issues of postage stamps in 1948.

I have much pleasure in informing the House that, with His Majesty's gracious assent, I propose to authorise an issue of special stamps on 26th April, 1948, to commemorate the Silver Wedding of Their Majesties the King and Queen. I propose also to issue special postage stamps on the occasion of the opening of the Olympic Games in July, 1948, and in May, 1948, on the anniversary of the liberation of the Channel Islands from German occupation.

Will the designs of these stamps be submitted in ample time for the Royal Fine Art Commission to consider them, so that this country can have the best?

Yes, and in one case that has already been done.

Will the right hon. Gentleman seriously consider producing a stamp to express recognition of the high production of the miners and steelworkers of this country, which is of the very greatest importance to the economy of this country—much more than the others?

I do not know about a stamp, but I deeply appreciate the efforts those people are making.

Will my right hon. Friend say if there is any tie up with the Dominions, which would be desirable, so that we may keep in step with them—as, for instance, in connection with the first issue that he mentioned?