§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade how much in total his Department will pay in insurance during the current financial year; and if he will publish a functional breakdown of the total amount.
§ Mr. EyreThe Department of Trade's expenditure on insurance is minimal, reflecting long-established Government policy not to pay a commercial insurance premium unless there is a statutory or contractural obligation or a particular advantage—such as specialist services— over and above the possible receipt of compensation for loss.