§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what steps he has taken to implement recommendations in the Waddilove report on subsidence compensation;
(2) whether he proposes to consult representatives of surface interests affected by mining subsidence on the introduction of measures to meet the recommendations of the Waddilove report on subsidence compensation.
§ Mr. David HuntWe are giving very careful and urgent consideration to the Waddilove committee's recommendations. In addition, all organisations who gave evidence to the committee were asked for their comments on the recommendation when the report was published. These are also being studied.
§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for Energy what discussions he has held with the National Coal Board on the recommendations of the Waddilove report on subsidence compensation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntOfficials from my Department and the National Coal Board have met on a number of occasions to discuss in detail the recommendations made in the Waddilove report. The whole question of subsidence compensation and the adequacy of the present system is being given urgent and serious consideration by both Government and the board.