§ Lord Kennet asked Her Majesty's GovernmentWhether they will ascertain whether marine companies are currently voiding claims when the claimant is shown either to have failed to have complied with safety regulations or to have failed to inform its insurers that is was so failing in pursuance of the doctrine ofubberrima fidei
'The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (Lord Young of Graffham)The terms of insurance contracts are a matter for the parties concerned, not for the Government.
VETERINARY PROFESSION: EDUCATION Lord Craigton asked Her Majesty's GovernmentWhether, in view of' present public concern about animal health, it would be appropriate to reduce the number of veterinary schools from six to four.
§ Viscount DavidsonThe report on veterinary education recently issued by the University Grants Committee for consultation made recommendations to provide more effectively for at least present student numbers in fewer schools. Decisions in the light of comments will be for the committee's successor, the Universities Funding Council, which takes up its full responsibilities on 1st April.