HC Deb 27 May 1952 vol 501 c141W
98. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Works if he is aware of the numerous applications for licences for repairs to properties damaged by mining subsidence in Newcastle-under-Lyme, and of the hardship caused by including the value of these licences in the council's financial quota for repairs; and if he will give instructions that these applications should be dealt with separately.

Mr. Eccles

The special needs of local authorities in whose areas mining subsidence is prevalent are well understood. My present information is that the arrangements in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area are satisfactory.

100. Mr. Harold Davies

asked the Minister of Works if he will give preferential treatment to local authorities in areas affected by mining subsidence when fixing the financial quotas for property repairs.

Mr. Eccles

Preferential treatment in the way suggested is already given to local authorities in whose areas mining subsidence is prevalent.