HC Deb 30 June 1982 vol 26 c310W
Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received about the non-availability of personal accident insurance for police officers.

Mr. Mayhew

Up to 20 June, we had received representations from 69 hon. Members and the chairman of the Greater Manchester police authority.

Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to provide personal accident insurance for police officers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mayhew

I refer the hon. Member to the reply my right hon. Friend gave to a question by my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Burton (Mr. Lawrence) on 28 May, in which he explained why personal accident insurance could not be provided for police officers.—[Vol. 24, c.433.]. The possibility of improving the compensation payable under the police pension scheme for death or incapacitating injury sustained on duty is now being considered by the police negotiating board.