HC Deb 11 February 1971 vol 811 cc261-2W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he is taking to protect the public and to ensure that insurance companies meet their obligations under the Road Traffic Acts and the Insurance Companies Act, 1958; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peyton

If, as I assume, the hon. Member is referring to the effects of the postal dispute, the obligation to see that motor insurance policies are valid is on the motorists themselves. My Department issued a reminder to this effect on 21st January advising motorists to get in touch with their insurers by personal call or telephone or through local offices or brokers.