§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many letters he has received since the coming into force of the Passenger Insurance Act complaining of the rates of increases of insurance premiums; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyThe Motor Vehicles (Passenger Insurance) Act, 1971, does not come into force until 1st December, 1972. I understand that premiums being quoted in many current renewal notices are subject to general increases as well as to any element due to any extra cover required by this Act. I have had no complaints of the sort referred to. Matters arising directly from the Act are for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment, who has had, I understand, some complaints alleging unjustifiable increases for the addition of passenger cover.