HC Deb 07 December 1973 vol 865 c508W
Mr. Rost

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will now direct the cut-back in urban, road, and motorway lighting to be increased from 10 per cent. to 50 per cent. in order to conserve energy for the priority needs of industry and essential services.

Mr. Mather

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will issue instructions for all street lighting to be switched off at midnight for the duration of the fuel crisis.

Mr. Peyton

I have been asked to reply.

I refer my hon. Friends to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on 5th December.—[Vol. 865, c. 1262–77.]