§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what assistance his Department offers to people who suffer from problems caused by mining subsidence.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe day-to-day management of the subsidence repair and compensation system is a matter for British Coal. However, the Department publishes a widely available leaflet, "Coal Mining Subsidence Damage: A Guide to Claimants' Rights" which advises claimants on how to pursue their claims.