HC Deb 22 November 1982 vol 32 cc330-1W
Mr. Allan Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will introduce legislation to oblige local authorities to adopt unadopted roads and passages where residents are at the moment required to pay themselves for sewer collapses under these roads and passages.

Mrs. Chalker

Such legislation would impose a costly burden upon local authorities and their ratepayers. We have no plans to introduce the suggested legislation.