HC Deb 05 March 1979 vol 963 c454W
Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will cease to approve the erection of concrete and tubular steel lighting columns on trunk roads.

Mr. Horam

No. Although lightweight columns are likely to cause less damage to a vehicle colliding with them than concrete or tubular steel columns, I have no proof that there would be an overall saving in injuries if lightweight columns are used exclusively.