§ 18. Mr. GLOSSOPasked the Minister of Transport whether, with a view to encouraging the provision of overhead central lighting for roads in built-up areas, he will consider giving local authorities a grant from the Road Fund towards the capital cost involved?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI have no power to make grants from the Road Fund towards the cost of street lighting.
§ Mr. GLOSSOPWhat steps is the Minister taking to encourage the provision of central lighting in built-up areas?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI have no power in the matter at all.
§ Mr. GLOSSOPHas my hon. Friend a little persuasion?