HL Deb 18 November 2004 vol 666 cc216-7WA
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the rights of people affected by coal mine subsidence will be changed by the implementation of the Coal Mining Subsidence (Subsidence Adviser) (Revocation) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/ 2241). [HL4991]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

No. The rights of property owners to have coal mining subsidence damage repaired at no cost to themselves remain unchanged.