§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration he has given to road lighting in historic towns and villages and in other high amenity areas which has been the subject of correspondence with the hon. Member for Banbury.
§ Mr. SpeedThe first requirement of road lighting is that it should enhance safety but, consistent with this, I accept that lighting schemes should have particular regard to the character of historic towns and villages. My Department has today issued advice to local authorities on how this might be effected and has 351W agreed to contribute towards the additional costs of achieving this objective. I am sending a copy of the circular to my hon. Friend