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. (313273)

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

http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what recent guidance his Department has issued to local authorities on the renewal of street lighting; and if he will make a statement. (313276)

The Department has not issued any guidance to local authorities on the renewal of street lighting. We have issued guidance in relation to the current bidding round for street lighting PFI. This can be found on the DFT website at:

http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/streetlightingpfi