§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the expenditure in each of the last two years on schemes to improve the lighting of road junctions on A class roads in England and Wales; and what is the projected expenditure on similar schemes in each of the next three years.
§ Mr. HoramMy right hon. Friend is only responsible for road lighting on trunk roads—including motorways—in England. Responsibility for lighting non trunk "A" roads rests with the appropriate highway authority.
In general terms, junctions on "A" class roads in England are lighted within the limits of a road lighting scheme which might include several junctions, although some junctions are lighted in isolation if there is a special need.
The cost of lighting junctions is not accounted for separately and this information could not readily be obtained.