§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Lord President of the Council if he will make a statement on the revised arrangements to provide insurance cover for right hon. and hon. Members who travel away from Westminster on the business of the House.
§ Mr. FootIn response to the representations made by the hon. Gentleman, the memorandum on personal accident insurance, the text of which I gave to him in my reply to his Question on 28th May 1976—[Vol. 912, c.461], has been amended by the addition of the following paragraph:
Members will also wish to be aware that there is no provision for a comprehensive insurance cover against losses of personal property whilst travelling on official business but that claims for compensation for the loss of their luggage and personal effects will be considered by the Fees Office in accordance with public service practices. As the limit for compensation, which excludes cash, is £200 Members may wish to make their own arrangements for a comprehensive insurance against loss of their personal property.