§ Mr. Proctorasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will consider the effect of the changes in assessments under the revaluation of houses, the rateable value of which may be raised above £32, and thus lose the protection of present legislation regarding damage by mining subsidence; and if he will introduce amending legislation, to ensure that the right to protection is preserved.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydI have power under the Coal Mining (Subsidence) Act, 1950, to alter by order, with the approval of Parliament, the limits of rateable value fixed in the Act, having regard to any changes in valuation for rating, and I shall consider in due course what alteration may be required to take account of the new assessments which will come into effect in England and Wales on 1st April, 1956.