§ 37. Mr. MILLARasked the Secretary for Scotland whether his attention has. been directed to the resolutions passed by merchants' associations in towns situated. in Lanarkshire and in the West of Scotland as to the insufficient illumination of the streets and of shop windows. under the present lighting restrictions. during the afternoons and early evenings when the shops are open for business; and whether he is prepared to consider some modification of the Lighting Order, so as to permit of the better lighting of streets-and shop premises under an arrangement which would provide for the immediate. extinction of lights within a specified period after an air-raid warning had been received?
§ Mr. MUNROI have received resolutions of the nature referred to by my hon. and learned Friend. As regards street lighting, revised arrangements have been communicated to chief constables which, it is hoped, will enable increased lighting to be provided. As regards shop lights and other private lights, I am at present considering proposals, in consultation with the military authorities, for deferring the hour at which the Lighting Order presently takes effect, and I expect shortly to be able to announce a revision of the Order in this direction.