§ 35. Mr. CAREWasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the waste of electric light that is caused by the shading of the street lamps, the risks that it inflicts on foot passengers and vehicular traffic, and if he can say when this obstruction will be removed?
§ Sir G. CAVEThe shading of the street lamps is necessary to secure the uniformity 2286 of effect which is desired by the military authorities charged with the defence of London against air raids. I hope the time is near when the restrictions may be relaxed.