§ 37. Mr. Lyonsasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the many recommendations against the lack of proper road lighting, and the varying standards where some lighting exists, he will state what steps are now to be taken, in the interests of road safety, to effect a suitable system of road lighting throughout the country?
§ Captain WallaceThe recommendations of the Departmental Committee on Street Lighting have been brought to the notice of the principal lighting authorities and the systems which have recently been installed show that regard is being had to the committee's recommendations. I have no power over the lighting of any roads, other than trunk roads, where the Minister of Transport can enter into agreements with the responsible lighting authorities. In all cases where I have made such agreements for the lighting of trunk roads my Department is careful to satisfy itself as to the adequacy of the installation proposed.
§ Mr. LyonsIn view of the fact that the committee has reported that chaos is being caused and that danger arises from the fact that there are so many lighting authorities, with different powers in different areas, will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to reconsider the whole question of lighting, with a view to getting some kind of uniform standard?
§ Captain WallaceThat would, obviously, require legislation, but the question will be borne in mind if there is an opportunity for legislation.