HC Deb 06 February 1947 vol 432 c396W
99. Lieut.-Commander Braithwaite

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what steps he is taking to meet the prevailing shortage of candles.

Mr. Shinwell

Owing to very great difficulty in obtaining adequate supplies of paraffin scale wax it will not be possible to increase the monthly allocation of this material to candle manufacturers until the supply position improves.