§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in the light of the concern of police officers about the absence of insurance cover for injury or death on duty, he will now take steps to provide adequate cover for all officers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Brittan:The Police Pensions Regulations, which are made after consultation with the local authority and police staff associations, provide adequate cover for police officers who die or are injured on duty. It would not be appropriate to use public funds to supplement this statutory provision by insurance.