Oral Answers to Questions — Paraffin (Rural Areas).

– in the House of Commons at on 22 July 1941.

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Photo of Major-General Sir Alfred Knox Major-General Sir Alfred Knox , Wycombe

asked the Secretary for Petroleum whether he can take any steps to secure a more equitable distribution of paraffin through country districts as many villages find difficulty in obtaining a. regular and adequate supply for cooking and lighting?

Mr. Lloyd:

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer which I gave to the hon. and gallant Member for Peters-field (Sir G. Jeffreys) on the 17th instant, of which I am sending him a copy.

Photo of Major-General Sir Alfred Knox Major-General Sir Alfred Knox , Wycombe

Are any active steps being taken to improve the distribution? Does the hon. Gentleman realise that many villages depend on paraffin for lighting and heating?

Mr. Lloyd:

There is no intention of permitting the unnecessary use of paraffin.