0 present participle of frank --
1 to print a mark on a stamp so that the stamp cannot be used again, or to print a mark on an envelope to show that the cost of sending it has been paid --
I am sure we can all agree that franking as such should cease.
We have invited consultation not only on the franking legislation but also on the other proposals currently outstanding.
I am most grateful to him; and at least he has been spared discussion on the subject of franking.
I wish to talk about franking in general and the referendum in particular.
I am not aware of any coin-operated stamping or franking machine which is not open to serious disadvantages.
It became clear that insufficient consideration was given to franking during the run-up to the start of the new contracting-out arrangements.
It is the liability which is involved in the franking of 20 contributions as against 30 contributions.
Franking machines can be reset at approved sub-offices.