§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has had about personal accident insurance for police officers; what replies he has made; what action it may be open to him to take; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitelawI have received representations from nine right hon. and hon. Members and the chairman of the Greater Manchester police authority. The Police Pensions Act 1976 makes specific provision for the payment of benefits to police officers who are injured or killed on duty and the payment of any additional benefits must be derived from this Act or from regulations made under it. We are exploring the possibility of improving the compensation payable under the police pension scheme for death or incapacitating injury sustained on duty.