UK Backs Evacuees in Coalsnaughton

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : Carl Banton, Chief Operations Director at the Mining Remediation Authority said: The safety and welfare of residents remain the priority for every partner involved in the response.
55% : The Mining Remediation Authority operates a 24-hour helpline, year-round service to monitor the safety of historic coal mining sites.
54% : The Mining Remediation Authority is engaging directly with those affected to provide specialist support Residents of the 97 evacuated homes in the Coalsnaughton area will be supported by the UK government, as the Mining Remediation Authority has confirmed the cause of recent ground movement is linked to historic coal mining.
50% : * The Mining Remediation Authority confirms the cause of ground movement in Coalsnaughton is linked to historic coal mining * Residents of 97 evacuated homes will now be protected by law, with the UK government to cover costs *
34% : Notes Under the Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991, the UK government has a duty to remedy coal mining subsidence damage, including funding repairs to make homes safe again or, where appropriate, providing alternative solutions.

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