§ 12. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has given any consideration to introducing insurance for damage, destruction and fire risk to Government Departments.
§ Mr. BrittanThis is considered from time to time, but I see no need for a change of policy. The risks are widely spread and the cost of insuring the whole range of physical assets of Government Departments would exceed the likely benefits.