Footpaths and Roads: De-icing

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:57 pm on 2 February 2004.

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Photo of Lord Burnham Lord Burnham Conservative 2:57, 2 February 2004

My Lords, I apologise to the House for the delay in getting to my feet. Following the Question of the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, am I right in thinking that if a householder clears the ground in front of his house, he is liable if anyone should fall or damage themselves? If that is the case, can anything be done about that?