HC Deb 01 August 1961 vol 645 cc157-9W
Mr. Mawby

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has yet completed his consideration of proposals for

Sir E. Bolye

Following is the Answer:

a National Disaster Fund to make payments in cases of national disaster.

Sir E. Boyle

The Government have considered the various proposals that have been made. They have come to the conclusion that the extended arrangements for private insurance, referred to in the Minister of Housing's statement to Parliament today, are a much better alternative than a compulsory insurance fund; and that the establishment of a permanent charitable fund, supported by Exchequer money, is neither practicable nor desirable.