"jon" wrote:

I cut a hole in the back panel of the wardrobe so I could maintain access
to the switches.

I thought about that, but I'd still need to run to a more accessible socket.
If a non-switched socket can be fitted to a shallower-than-normal box I'd
happily use one, but is that possible? I've seen 16mm boxes but my
impression is that they're only deep enough for (say) a light switch.