HC Deb 20 July 1964 vol 699 cc32-3W
Mr. C. Pannell

asked the Minister of Transport what action he will take in the light of the request of Mr. Justice Streatfeild at Leeds on 13th July, that something should be done to make it compulsory for people to take out insurance cover for their passengers in motor cars or on motor cycles.

Mr. Marples

While I naturally regret the tragic case which was the occasion of the learned judge's remarks, I can hold out no prospect of legislation on this subject. The Parliamentary proceedings on the Bill introduced in 1961 by the hon. Member for Loughborough (Mr. Cronin) showed that it is beset with many complications.