HC Deb 09 March 1973 vol 852 cc218-9W
Mr. Moate

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list those countries for which, from 1st January 1974, motorists will not need to obtain insurance green cards.

Mr. Peyton

Possession of a green card will not be necessary to enter or travel in any of the other States of the European Economic Community. Insurers will continue to issue green cards because they will still be required as a convenient form of insurance evidence and for travel outside the Community.

Mr. Moate

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to inform British motorists of the fact that the ending of the insurance green card system from 1st January 1974 for many European countries does not automatically mean that they are provided with coverage for serious third party or passenger liability claims; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peyton

Motor insurers are already informing their policy holders that the extension of cover required by the EEC directive relates only to those liabilities which are compulsorily insurable in each member State. The green card system will continue.

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