§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, representing the House of Commons Commission, what changes have been made to the insurance arrangements for hon. Members.
§ Mr. BeithThe cover afforded by the Members Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy in respect of certain of its provisions is directly related to Members' salary. Generally, these items are death benefit for Members, and permanent total disablement benefit for all persons insured under the terms of the policy. With effect from I January 1991 the cover for these items is £145,000. All other provisions set out in the memorandum dated November 1990 and circulated to all Members remain unchanged.