One Essex Court Chambers

Section 2(1) of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 allows a claimant to claim damages for non-fraudulent misrepresentation, unless the representor can prove they had reasonable grounds for believing the statement to be true. If the representor had reasonable grounds for believing the statement to be true, would this mean that the misrepresentation was made innocently? In what circumstances could a claimant claim damages for negligent misrepresentation?