§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions under what circumstances compensation is payable to residents of properties on local authority roads who suffer disruption as a result of traffic diversions resulting from the temporary closure of nearby trunk roads. [52373]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThere is no liability for loss of damage caused by the lawful exercise of statutory powers unless the statute provides a remedy or there has been some negligence by the authority in the way they have carried out their functions.