HC Deb 21 July 1913 vol 55 cc1679-80
12. Mr. WATT

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether he will introduce legislation which will prevent insurance companies from insuring the stock of farmers in Scotland, accepting their premiums, and refusing when the claims become exigible to carry out the bargain except after expensive compulsion?

The LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. Ure)

I am not aware that there is any necessity for legislation on the lines suggested by my hon. Friend. The answer to the question is, therefore, in the negative.

Mr. WATT

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that an insurance company having its headquarters in Scotland adopts this method of doing business as part of a system?

Mr. URE

If that is so, there is the remedy of the Law Courts.

Mr. BOOTH

Is not the remedy for the Scottish farmers to insure in a proper company?

Mr. URE

Obviously that is one remedy.