§ Earl Russellasked Her Majesty's Government:
What statutory obligations rest on local authorities to ensure the adequate lighting of streets in their areas.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Transport (Lord Brabazon of Tara)There are no statutory obligations requiring local authorities to install road lighting. Sections 97, 98, 270 and 301 of the Highways Act 1980 contain provisions about the lighting of highways.