HC Deb 27 November 1945 vol 416 cc1280-1W
Mr. Gooch

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will increase the supply of pariffin oil to the villages of north Norfolk where users of oil lamps are required to forfeit a portion of their coal ration before being granted additional paraffin oil.

Mr. Shinwell

Coal supplies within the general limits allowed by the restrictions are obtainable irrespective of any use made of paraffin or other alternative fuels. Where, however, a consumer has been granted priority supplies of paraffin for cooking and heating, that is taken into account when he asks for extra coal. I am not aware of any priority consumer of paraffin in North Norfolk who is unable to obtain supplies.