Oral Answers to Questions — Transport. – in the House of Commons am ar 6 Chwefror 1939.
Mr Robert Morrison
, Tottenham North
asked the Minister of Transport what steps are being taken to secure reasonable uniformity in the lighting of portions of traffic routes, as recommended by the Departmental Committee on Street Lighting?
Sir Austin Hudson
, Hackney North
Before making agreements with the responsible lighting authorities for the lighting of trunk roads, my right hon. Friend satisfies himself as to the adequacy of the installation proposed. He has no control over the lighting of other roads, but has brought the committee's report to the notice of all the principal lighting authorities, and the systems which have recently been installed show that regard is being had to the committee's recommendations.
Ministers make up the Government and almost all are members of the House of Lords or the House of Commons. There are three main types of Minister. Departmental Ministers are in charge of Government Departments. The Government is divided into different Departments which have responsibilities for different areas. For example the Treasury is in charge of Government spending. Departmental Ministers in the Cabinet are generally called 'Secretary of State' but some have special titles such as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Ministers of State and Junior Ministers assist the ministers in charge of the department. They normally have responsibility for a particular area within the department and are sometimes given a title that reflects this - for example Minister of Transport.
