§ Mr. Carterasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will seek to 278W discuss with motor insurance companies the question of their restricting premium increases to 5 per cent. per annum, in the light of the recent Confederation of British Industry policy.
§ Mr. RidleyMy right hon. Friend's responsibilities under the Insurance Companies Acts mean that insurers must be free to charge sufficient premiums to maintain their solvency margin.