§ Mr. Oakesasked the Minister of Transport what have been the main factors contributing to the increased amount of compensation paid out by the Motor Insurers' Bureau during the last five years.
§ Mr. John MorrisThe increasing vehicle population, increased sums awarded to victims of road accidents or their dependants, and the failure of four motor insurance companies in the period 1961 to 1966.
§ Mr. Oakesasked the Minister of Transport what was the total number 352W and value of claims paid by the Motor Insurers' Bureau arising from accidents by uninsured motorists for each of the last five years.
§ Mr. John MorrisDetails of payments by the Motor Insurers' Bureau are as follows:
No figures are centrally available in respect of other claims which have been paid by motor insurers as agents of the Motor Insurers' Bureau in cases where insurance policies existed but were ineffective.
Year Number of Claims Paid Total Value£ 1962 … … 179 136,873 1963 … … 136 114,521 1964 … … 200 181,919 1965 … … 201 163,857 1966 … … 229 207,624