§ 3. Mr. Weitzmanasked the Minister of Transport what progress has been made in the discussions with the Motor Insurance Bureau with regard to claims for damages suffered as a result of negligent 577 driving; whether the Bureau will now give reasons where payments are not made under Note 6; and whether some machinery of appeal will now be instituted against decisions by the Bureau.
§ Mr. John MorrisIn discussions with the Bureau about payments to victims of unidentified drivers, we have reached agreement in principle as to the desirability o an appeal machinery. Progress has been made on the general pattern of such machinery, and we are now proceeding towards settlement of the details.
§ Mr. WeitzmanIs my hon. Friend aware that the matters raised in my Question were under discussion during the period of office of the Tory Government, that a statement was promised two years ago about details for a solution, and that I put down a Question a year ago and got the same answer? Can we not get something really effective done on this seriously important matter?
§ Mr. MorrisI am sure that my hon. and learned Friend did not have the same answer a year ago. I want to emphasise to him that agreement in principle has now been reached, and we shall settle the details, I hope, very shortly. I can give him every assurance. I know the interest which he has taken. I myself take a great interest in the matter. Since I have been at the Ministry, I have been trying to expedite this very important issue.