§ Mr. W. Robertsasked the Home Secretary whether he will consider any relaxation of the black-out regulations for shops in rural towns in reception areas during the Christmas shopping period?
§ Sir J. AndersonAs the hon. Member is no doubt aware, I have already authorised certain relaxations of the lighting restrictions in order to permit shopkeepers in all parts of the country to display a sign and to use a reduced form of window-lighting. I should not feel justified in making any additional relaxations in favour of shops situated in reception areas.
§ Brigadier-General Spearsasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that the lack of uniformity in the lighting of street refuges adds greatly to the danger of driving in the black-out; and whether he will urge all local authorities to adopt the system of white lights without delay?
§ Sir J. AndersonI have already taken steps to impress upon all local authorities the necessity of installing the new system of lighting street refuges as rapidly as possible.