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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 January 2010. It was answered by Lord Khan of Tooting (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Lighting

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what legislative provisions in respect of street lighting are in force; what changes there have been to such legislation since its enactment; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

There are a number of legislative provisions that apply in respect of street lighting, starting with the Towns Improvement Clauses Act of 1847. A searchable database of current legislation can be found at:"http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk"


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
504 c755W; 313273
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Lighting Roads
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk