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So the layout as shown in the diagram is a correct wiring arrangement? - though the earth is not used in that part of the circuit it should be there and continuous all the way to the last lamp where it terminates.

sorry pics gone - try this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24253869@N04/2300211331/

ps. realize the switch is drawn wrong - should be 2 lives...

I envisaged spuring off an existing loop-in circuit like this - the query was about the earth connection if there are no erthing points on the lights. As a matter of course I would maintain earth continuity in the loop-in circuit - is that what you meant? Out of interest why would they make...

Point taken. The comment about earths follows 'ban all shed's post above:

Thanks for the reply. There's a chance the cables could get close to the lights if the fittings get rotated a few times over time. Is the high temperature cable easily available and is there any particular name or spec for it? I did read somewhere that even hi temp cable would not resist heat...

I'm installing 5 x 50w mains halogen downlights in my kitchen, I'm not an electrician so just want to check this is totally safe. I bought some 1.5 Twin & earth cable but as the light housings swivel 360 degrees with no stop - I'm reluctant to use this as it doesnt bend much and I guess might...