§ Dr. Marekasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what study he has made of the effect of public street lighting on the recent inner city disturbances.
§ Mr. Giles ShawWe know of no conclusive research evidence to show that improved street and estate lighting can deter crime, but experience from the Department of the Environment's priority estate project suggests improved lighting can deter crime and reduce tenants' fear of crime. The background set out in the reply given to a question from the hon. Member for Tottenham (Mr. Atkinson) on 14 February, at column 234, is still relevant.