HC Deb 18 November 1976 vol 919 c693W
Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will consider recommending additional street lighting in the vicinity of retirement pensioners' flats and warden-controlled accommodation.

Mr. Horam

I am not aware of particular need for advice to lighting authorities in the circumstances described. I should expect lighting authorities to consider any special need when making decisions on the type and standard of lighting in their streets and residential areas.

Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what are the current criteria that determine his advice on whether street light should be operative.

Mr. Horam

I should expect lighting authorities to have regard to published British standard codes of practice for street lighting. Design standards and methods of operation would also, no doubt, be related to local circumstances, and I have had no cause to issue advice in these matters.