HC Deb 22 May 1986 vol 98 c255W
17. Mr. Norman Atkinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will issue guidance to all local authorities advising that the brighter new modern lighting of town centres, housing estates and blocks of flats constitutes the best crime prevention available to them.

Mr. Giles Shaw

There is insufficient evidence to suggest that such guidance would be justified, although improved lighting on housing estates can make a contribution to deterring crime.