§ Mr. Geoffrey Lloydasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of his intention to introduce legislation to make insurance cover for motor cycle pillion passengers compulsory, he will consult insurance companies with a view to making such cover more readily available than at present to those who seek it voluntarily in advance of legislation.
Mr. Bob BrownInsurance of a liability is essentially a matter of commercial judgment for the insurer concerned. I understand that some insurers are considering offering passenger liability cover to those solo motor-cyclists who want it on a voluntary basis, and we would certainly welcome moves in this direction.