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Paraffin Supplies

Oral Answers to Questions — Fuel and Power – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 23 Gorffennaf 1946.

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Photo of Major Henry Spence Major Henry Spence , Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire Central 12:00, 23 Gorffennaf 1946

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will now make an increase of 50 per cent. in the paraffin ration.

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

I have been endeavouring to improve the position in regard to supplies of paraffin for the country but it is one of the petroleum products which is in short supply, and I am not yet able to announce any relaxation. I would also refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 30th April to the hon. Member for Evesham (Mr. De la Bère).

Photo of Major Henry Spence Major Henry Spence , Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire Central

Can the Minister give us any reassurance that he considers it will be possible for him to increase the supplies before the winter?

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

I wish I could, but at the moment I cannot.