§ Mr. Lipsonasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that men on seven days' leave from overseas are being asked to pay 50 per cent. of the annual insurance rate to cover the use of a car for only 300 miles of travel; and, as many of the men are experienced drivers, will he sponsor a licence cum-insurance scheme at reasonable rates in those cases.
§ Mr. A. HendersonMy hon. Friend will be glad to know that I understand that for cars the normal rate for one week is not 50 per cent. but 12½ per cent. of the annual rate. This is, of course, available to Service men on leave. For motorcycles, however, 50 per cent. is normal for one week, but my hon. Friend will, I think, find that most insurers will, as a special concession, charge Service men on leave 12½ per cent. In view of this, further arrangements should not be necessary.