§ Captain Anstruther-Grayasked the Minister of Transport whether he can make a statement that will reassure motorists who offer free lifts to passengers that they do not thereby lay themselves open to insurance complications in the event of an accident taking place?
§ Lieut.-Colonel Moore-BrabazonIf a policy in respect of a vehicle covers passenger claims, the insurers will of course accept responsibility when free lifts are given, subject to the terms of the policy. In other circumstances, if it is desired to disclaim responsibility, the driver should inform the passenger that he accepts the lift at his own risk. I agree with my hon. and gallant Friend that it is important for both motorists and passengers to understand the legal position, and I hope to issue in a day or two a suggested form of words which motorists can exhibit on their cars.