§ Mrs. Fennerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment, in view of the cavity discovered on the A2 at Strood, and the fatality caused by a subsidence in the area a few years ago, if he is satisfied that a full study has been made of strata subsidence in the district; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe cause of the cavity recently discovered on the A2 at Strood was quite different from that of the man-made shaft which resulted in a 269W fatality some years ago. I am satisfied that there is little risk of subsidence in that area which would present a danger to motorists and that no useful purpose would be served by the Department carrying out a full study of strata subsidence in the district.