HC Deb 17 April 1967 vol 745 cc80-1
24. Mr. Tinn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps he is taking to inform British tourists about the need to provide themselves with adequate insurance against illness and other hazards of foreign travel.

Mr. William Rodgers

The need for adequate insurance is emphasised in two pamphlets distributed to all applicants for passports and foreign exchange. Copies have been placed in the Library. With the encouragement of the Foreign Office, the Association of British Travel Agents, the British Insurance Association and the motoring associations all publicise the need for adequate travel insurance.

Mr. Tinn

That answer is welcome, but will my hon. Friend do all he can to increase the number of reciprocal agreements with foreign countries, so that citizens of both countries may enjoy mutual benefits of adequate sickness insurance arrangements?

Mr. Rodgers

I agree that reciprocal arrangements are important and there are not enough of them. We shall do what we can.