§ Dame Peggy FennerTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what progress has been made in discussions with the insurance industry about the ending of insurance policies against the consequences of disqualification for drink-driving offences.
§ Mr. MaudeThe Association of British Insurers has offered on behalf of members and non-members of the association an agreement whereby the insurers at present writing these policies will cease to offer new contracts after 31 December 1988. The agreement will extend to all policies which cover the policyholder for the consequences of disqualification from driving for alcohol or drug related offences. Existing policies will be phased out after 31 December 1990.
The Government welcome this offer, and have accepted it. The Government will, however, be prepared to introduce legislation on this subject if for any reason the agreement is not successful in bringing the issue of these policies to an end.