HC Deb 27 July 1977 vol 936 cc355-6W
30. Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will consider the establishment of a special disaster fund to assist local authorities facing unexpected expenditure for properties affected by subsidence or faulty construction.

Mr. Freeson

No. Local authorities were informed in 1975 that if they decided not to insure their property they must bear any insurable loss without special assistance.