December 27th, 1968
We corresponded recently about the possibility of the Post Office issuing a Gandhi commemorative stamp in 1969. As you know, I had reluctantly decided that I would not be able to fit such a stamp into our program. However, I have now
reviewed the position again and feel that it would be appropriate to issue such a stamp.
It will not now be possible to include a stamp in our Anniversaries series. This means that we shall have to make a special issue later in the year. We have a full program of special issues for next year and the only time when we could fit in a new stamp would be August.
I would be grateful if you would regard this decision as confidential for the time being.
(SGD.) John Stonehouse
The Rt. Hon. The Lord Shepherd
Minister of State
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Downing Street, S.W. 1.