§ Mr. Spriggsasked the Minister of Power to what extent coal mining subsidence has affected property; and what has been the total amount claimed up to the latest convenient date, in the Lancashire coal field area, and the country as a whole.
§ Mr. PeytonThere are no comprehensive figures for claims, but since the passing of the Coalmining (Subsidence) Act, 1957, the provisions made by the Board for meeting such claims have been included in the Board's published
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§ Mr. WhitelawOn 10th February 1,497 or 27 per cent. and 135, 167 and 107 respectively.