§ Mr. AncramI beg to move amendment No. 15, in page 66, line 43, leave out from 'shall' to 'within' in line 2 on page 27 and insert
'not be commenced later than 12 months after the damage has been done unless that damage is the consequence of a particular building contract or of work extending over a long period, in which case they may, notwithstanding that such period of 12 months has elapsed, be commenced'.Clause 96 codifies a long-standing provision whereby roads authorities may recover from those responsible unusual road maintenance costs occasioned by excessively heavy vehicles or traffic. It is our view, on reflection, that the clause is a little rigid and would not, as presently drafted, cover work such as quarrying, which might take place over a long period. The amendment is necessary to cover such circumstances and to make the clause more flexible.
§ Amendment agreed to.