HC Deb 28 April 1936 vol 311 cc723-4
42. Mr. DAY

asked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent the Government are responsible for any of the present insurance risk of the new Cunarder, steamship "Queen Mary"; and will he give particulars?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The amount of the present insurance on this vessel borne by the Board of Trade is £1,780,000, of a total of £4,500,000 and is in respect of risks arising during construction. Arrangements for the insurance of the vessel against marine risks are now being completed.

Mr. DAY

Have the Government taken any portion of the marine risks?

Mr. RUNICMAN

If the hon. Gentleman wants to know what has been done in regard to the marine risks, he had better put a question down.

Mr. DAY

Were all the markets exhausted before the marine risks were effected?

Mr. GARRO-JONES

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this question asks about the present insurance risks, and that that covers both marine and construction risks?