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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2008.


Energy: Street Lighting

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Adonis on 11 December (WA 9–10), whether they recommend that local authorities follow the same policies in respect of their street lighting, or whether they intend to issue guidance to local authorities in this matter.
Answer

The provision of street lighting on local roads is a matter for individual local authorities. The Highways Agency policies are designed for their network. Local authorities' highways networks will be more varied and each authority will have to take account of their own circumstances. Guidance on the reduction of obtrusive light is published by the Institution of Lighting Engineers on their website www.ile.org.uk .


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
383; 706 c66WA
Session
2008-09
Related items
Light Pollution
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Local government Pollution control Lighting Roads
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk