HC Deb 04 July 1962 vol 662 c521
22. Mr. J. Wells

asked the Minister of Transport when he intends to improve the street lighting in Amersham Road, S.E.14, now that it has been incorporated as a one-way street in the A.20 route to Kent; and if the lighting will be brought up to the normal trunk route standards for urban areas.

Mr. Hay

This is entirely a matter for the Deptford Borough Council.

Mr. Wells

Does not my right hon. Friend have responsibility for trunk routes?

Mr. Hay

My right hon. Friend has power to provide or contribute towards street lighting, but only on trunk roads. The A.20 ceases to be a trunk road at the point where it enters the L.C.C. area, near the western end of the Sidcup bypass.

Mr. Wells

Could not my hon. Friend make representations to Deptford Borough Council to bring its street lighting up to adequate safety standards?

Mr. Hay

I do not think that it is for my right hon. Friend to do that.