Labour MP John Fox during the parliamentary debate gas extraction in Groningen. Photo: Reuters / Martijn Beekman
The Labour Party is to reverse the burden of proof in cases of damage after earthquakes caused by gas production. This seems to this plan in the House to sign off a majority.
PvdA now reverse onus
At this time victims have to prove that damage to their property caused by a quake. Labour MP John Fox wants now is using “reverse onus”: instead of victims must prove that the claimed damage resulting from earthquakes, NAM will soon prove that damage was not caused by an earthquake <. / p>
VVD MP André Bosman is “not enthusiastic” about the plan. Yet there seems to be a parliamentary majority for the proposal from Fox SP, PVV, Christian Union and the Party for the Animals are before, CDA and D66 presumably. Minister Kamp (Economic Affairs, VVD) is not in favor of the plan. Tomorrow the House shall meet it.
Last year, the Party for the Animals filed a similar motion, but that was rejected. Support was there when SP, PVV, Christian Union, Green and Group Bontes / Van Klaveren. Labour Party supported the motion not
Advice CVW:. Demolition 43 properties in Loppersum
In addition to the question of how claims should be settled, there is discussion about how security residents should be ensured in the earthquake area. The Centre Safe Housing (CVW) today published its advice to demolish 43 homes in Groningen Loppersum. Properties on the Delfstraat, dikes and Zijlvest are not earthquake resistant, according to research.
The residents are informed yesterday during a briefing. They may now choose between new or letting strengthening their house. The CVW advises new, firm, according to the organization “a very profound and long-lasting operation.”
It is called Jarino homes, built in the 70′s by the same firm. Similar homes are also in Pafos, Bedum and Ten Boer. Part of that housing has already put urgently in the struts. At the request of the residents of the houses in Loppersum are then also inspected their homes on the eye. In January NAM said that the houses were safe. The residents called for further research which now showing that the homes are not safe during severe earthquakes.
Yesterday particular the Council of State in Loppersum only gas may be won “if not in other locations more is possible and if it is necessary for reasons of security of supply. ” From the gas wells around Loppersum won 3 billion cubic meters of gas annually. That’s about seven percent of the total gas production in the Groningen field
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