Thanks to all the replies. Apologies for the typo - I meant switch not socket!
I'll try the suggestions for operating the outside light and see how I get on.
Hi
I have a double socket in my hall. One switch controls an outside light and the other controls the hall light and is a 2 way switch.
Can you buy a double switch that has one as a two way and one as a one way? For the outside light, should it be different from an ordinary one way? (I.e...