§ 53. Mr. Marshallasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the increases which have taken place this year in motor-cycle insurance rates; and what facts or circumstances justify such increases, which in some cases amount to 50 per cent.?
§ The Minister of Transport (Mr. Burgin)There has been a gradual increase during the last few years in the rates of motor cycle insurance owing to unfavourable experience of these claims by insurers. I understand that the increases have not generally been of the order of 50 per cent.
§ Mr. MarshallIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in some cases the increase has been as much as 50 per cent., and is he prepared to do something to protect this very deserving class of road-users from such exploitation?
§ Mr. BurginI think the fact that the tariff companies' attitude is not unreasonable is best shown by the fact that the British Motor Cycle Association and the Motor Agents' Association have agreed to a scheme with Lloyd's underwriters including a similar increase in the rates.