§ Mr. Heddleasked the Minister of Transport whether he is satisfied with the law governing third party insurance on Continental lorries generally; whether he has had, or proposes to have, discussions with his EEC counterparts, with a view to harmonising regulations to ensure that British citizens who may suffer loss of life or damage caused by negligent driving by Continental drivers will be adequately compensated; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI shall answer this question shortly.