§ 75. Mr. Murrayasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware that the Crook Co-operative Society, County Durham, are having great difficulty in obtaining candles for their customers, many of whom are miners; and, as this is causing undue anxiety, if he will endeavour, as early as possible, to improve the supply position.
§ Mr. ShinwellI am aware that shops in many areas cannot get all the candles they require for their customers. There is a worldwide shortage of wax, and the quantity of wax allocated to candle manufacture has had to be reduced. I fear that it will not be possible to increase these allocations until the supply position improves.