HC Deb 29 January 1951 vol 483 cc78-9W
161. Mr. Renton

asked the Minister of Transport whether, in order to save fuel and power, he will make arrangements with the authorities concerned to discontinue the operation of traffic lights between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. each night.

Mr. Barnes

No. The saving in electricity would be small, cutting off the traffic lights would have to be done manually or by installing time switches and the risk of accidents would be increased.