§ 43. Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to prevent hazard to life and property arising from the failure of individuals to deal with the problem of subsidence.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerIt is for local planning authorities to consider the risks of subsidence, to refuse planning permission or to impose conditions were appropriate.
The N.H.B.R.C.'s guarantee provides full cover for major structural defects caused by subsidence or settlement for a 10-year period.