HC Deb 14 June 1948 vol 452 cc4-5
8. Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will consider relaxing the present restrictions on street lighting.

Mr. Barnes

Yes, Sir. Whereas lighting authorities now generally work to a figure of 50 per cent. of prewar consumption of fuel for street lighting, I am prepared to agree an increase to 75 per cent. in view of the need, on safety grounds, for a better standard of street lighting. Lighting authorities are being so informed.

Lieut.-Commander Gurney Braithwaite

Was that reply drafted before the announcement over the weekend by the Minister of Fuel and Power as to the general position? Can the right hon. Gentleman make it good?