The invention relates to a switching arrangement for ignition of a high-pressure discharge lamp. The switching arrangement is provided with means for suppressing the production of ignition pulses in case the lamp has ignited. According to the invention, the switching arrangement comprises a pushpull circuit which is supplied on the one hand by the supply voltage and on the other hand by the voltage across the lamp and of which an output terminal is connected to the means for suppressing the production of ignition pulses. Thus, it is achieved in a simple manner that the lamp voltage influences the blocking and activation of the production of ignition pulses. |