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Tuesday, December 18, 1973

WARNING ON USE OF PROHIBITED LIGHTING

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The Director of Oil Supplies, Mr. Roy Porter, said today that

some business firms and shops were still not fully complying with the

terms of the new restrictions on lighting.

This was particularly noticeable in shops which continued to

use lights to display goods inside shop counters and cabinets.

He pointed out that this constituted display or decorative

lighting which was prohibited under the law.

"These lights must be switched off during the day and for most

hours of darkness, except for the permitted period between the hours of

6 p.m. and 10.30 p.m."

Mr. Porter added that in cases where these lights were wired

to the overall lighting system in shops it would be necessary for them

to make alternative arrangements.

He said that the police were now taking out summonses against

people who were contravening the new law.

At the same time, Mr. Porter appealed for voluntary restrictions

on lighting during the period when display and advertising lights could

be turned on. "Because they are allowed to be on between 6 p.m. and 10.30

p.a., does not mean that they have to be switched on."

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