§ Mr. Speirasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the amount of damage done to stone walls and fences by bull-dozers used for snow clearance operations on roads in the north of England during recent months; and whether he will discuss arrangements for compensating the owners and occupiers concerned with the appropriate county council.
§ Mr. MarplesThe only case of such damage in the north of England of which I am aware is that on which my hon. Friend has exchanged correspondence with my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary. It is open to anyone who considers that his property has suffered damage through negligence in snow clearing operations to prefer a claim against the appropriate highway authority.