HC Deb 03 March 1971 vol 812 c447W
Mr. Urwin

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total investment in public lighting in the Northern Region in each year from 1958 to 1970; and what is the estimated amount for 1970 to 1971.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

Expenditure on the installation of public lighting reported by highway authorities in the Northern Region amounted to £284,000 in 1968–69 and £239,000 in 1969–70. Information is not available for earlier years and details of expenditure proposed in subsequent years will have to await receipt of the Highway Authority annual returns.

Mr. Urwin

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much he proposes to invest in public lighting in the Northern Region in the years 1971 to 1975; and how much of this will relate to the constituency of Houghton-le-Spring.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

This information is not available.