§ Mr. FrenchTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many representations he has received in favour of introducing compulory third party liability insurance for private pilots.
§ Mr. McLoughlinOver the past year my Department has received five communications supporting the introduction of compulsory third party insurance for civil aviation, including private aircraft.
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§ Mr. FrenchTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what was the total value of damage sustained by third parties as a result of accidents involving private aircraft for each of the last three years.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThis information is not held centrally.
§ Mr. FrenchTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has any plans to introduce compulsory third party liability insurance for private pilots.
§ Mr. McLoughlinMy right hon. Friend has received, in response to a request to the chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority, initial advice from the authority on the issues which would have to be dealt with by a compulsory scheme, for which legislation would be needed, and he is now considering that advice.