§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received from the British Insurance Association or the British Insurance Brokers' Council on the levy on motor insurance policies relative to NHS charges for hospital treatment arising out of road accidents; whether any suggestions have been made of alternative means of collecting the levy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EnnalsI have received representations from the British Insurance Association, Lloyds and the British Insurance Brokers Council about the Government's proposals and my officials have had numerous meetings with representatives of insurers and of brokers. In the course of these discussions alternatives both of principle and in detail to the Government's proposals have been explored. I am not yet in a position to make a statement.