§ Mrs. Millie Millerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he has received from chief constables or constabulary representatives reports regarding increases in crime at night as a result of reduction in public lighting by certain local authorities;
(2) if he will estimate the increased costs to the police service resulting from the number of assaults on the person due to the increase in crime at night caused by reductions in public lighting.
§ Dr. SummerskillWe have received no reports of any increase in crime which can be attributed to reductions in public lighting.