Mr. Murrayasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now consider the question of removing the severe lighting restrictions imposed in the omnibuses used by the travelling public; and if, in view of the splendid service rendered by drivers and conductors during the last five years, and the great strain they have been compelled to endure, and the recent changes in the military situation, he will treat this matter as one of urgency.
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§ Mr. PeakeThe amount of lighting allowed in omnibuses was increased last year to a standard which was considered adequate to enable passengers to read with reasonable comfort, and was applied to the whole country except for certain coastal areas. This standard compares favourably with the relaxations which have since been allowed in other classes of lighting, and my right hon. Friend is afraid that the complete removal of restriction as suggested in the Question is not practicable at the moment.