§ 64. Mr. BAKERasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that in many cases the owners of motor cars do not insure their cars nor themselves against third-party risks, with the result that, should an accident occur, the injured persons are unable to obtain compensation; and whether he will consider the desirability of insisting upon the compulsory insurance of all motor vehicles?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Gosling)The question of compelling motorists to insure against accidents has been, and is still, under consideration. There are, however, practical and administrative difficulties in framing any satisfactory scheme. Legislation would be required before any such scheme could be put into operation.
§ Mr. B. SMITHIs the hon. Gentleman aware that legislation is already in being, and that this matter is now in force as far as owner-drivers of taxicabs are concerned?
§ Mr. GOSLINGNo, I am not aware of it?