§ 91. Mr. Battleyasked the Minister of Transport, in view of the institution of non-lighting of streets in many parts of London and in support of the road safety campaign, if he. will make representations to borough councils that all heaps of rubble deposited in the roadways by builders and demolition squads should be indicated at night with storm lanterns.
§ Mr. BarnesIf rubble is deposited on a public highway it is a legal requirement that the use of the highway by the public should be safeguarded. Ordinarily this requires the provision of lights at night. Local authorities are, I think, well aware of these provisions, but I have no doubt that the hon. Member's Question and my reply will be a reminder to them.