§ 102. Mr. Toucheasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production if he is aware that chemists under contract with the Surrey Insurance Committee are un able to obtain sufficient supplies of liquid paraffin, cotton wool and other surgical dressings, to supply the strictly medical needs of the county; and whether he has any statement to make on the subject.
§ 104. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production whether his attention has been drawn to the shortage of liquid paraffin, cotton wool and surgical dressings in the county of Surrey; and what action he proposes to take to remedy this shortage.
§ Mr. LeonardProduction of these commodities is sufficient to meet all medical needs, but I am aware that they — and in particular liquid paraffin — are sometimes used for purposes other than medical ones. My right hon. Friend is at present engaged in a detailed investigation of the intricate channels of distribution of liquid paraffin to see how the position can best be improved, and would be grateful if the hon. Members would let him have details of any specific cases of which they are aware.