HC Deb 23 February 1994 vol 238 c274W
Mrs. Roche

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received regarding the number of people who will not be able to afford house contents insurance due to his imposition of a 3 per cent. levy; and if he will make a statement.

Sir John Cope

I have received no such specific representations. At the low rate proposed the tax is unlikely to have any significant effect on the take-up of insurance.