§ 77. Mr. Skinnardasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware of the continuing shortage of medicinal liquid paraffin; that some chemists have received only half a gallon in the last three months; and what steps he is taking to increase supply.
§ Mr. WilmotThe supply of liquid paraffin is now 20 per cent. above the prewar level. All but a small fraction of this is distributed to retail chemists, doctors, hospitals and manufacturing chemists for medicinal purposes according to their usage in 1938. If, however, my hon. Friend is aware of any chemists who are experiencing particular difficulties, I will do what I can to help them if he will let me have details.