HC Deb 27 January 1937 vol 319 cc936-7
42. Mr. Tinker

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the new sodium lighting system which is in operation at one end of the new East Lancashire Road, Manchester to Liverpool; and, if he is satisfied it is a good one, will he consider having the whole length of the road completed with it?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Yes, Sir. I have received a favourable report on the lighting in operation on the western end of the Liverpool-East Lancashire Road within the City of Liverpool. The lighting of the remainder of this road is a matter for the lighting authorities concerned.

Mr. Tinker

What is the right hon. Gentleman doing in the matter? Is he aware of the anxiety of the people, and that he has given many promises about his desire to have it done if he got the chance? Now that he has the chance, what does he intend to do?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman should put a question in that form. I am not to have any chance until April next.

Mr. Tinker

After April next, what then?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

The hon. Member must put down a question.

Mr. Guy

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how the cost of the maintenance of this sodium lighting compares with the cost of the mercury vapour?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I should only be too happy to give that information or any other, if my hon. Friend would put down a question.