HC Deb 01 February 1978 vol 943 c197W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will issue a circular of advice to local authorities on the appropriate steps to be taken to ensure that street lights are not turned off as a result of industrial action.

Mr. William Rodgers

The steps needed in any particular dispute would depend on the nature and scope of the industrial action. I do not think it would be helpful to issue advice which could only be in general terms.