§ 23. Mr. COWANasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the State scheme of insurance against war risks for fishing vessels is now in operation; whether such insurance covers the risk of destruction by floating and other mines; and whether, in the event of this specific risk not being insurable, he will state what steps, if any, he proposes to take in the interest of the British fishing industry to indemnify owners of British trawlers and other fishing craft against these risks?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe scheme referred to by my hon. Friend is in operation, and covers the usual King's enemy risk, which includes destruction by mines laid by the enemy.