§ Mr. DewarTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what measures he will take to ensure that the members of the Association of British Insurers adhere to future guidance on mortgage protection insurance; and if he will produce a report on the development of this part of the insurance market before October; [34266]
(2) when he expects the Association of British Insurers to publish its guidance on mortgage protection insurance. [34267]
§ Mr. Roger EvansThe Association of British Insurers advises that its guidance to good practice on mortgage protection insurance should be available in late summer. It is currently discussing with its members the status of the guidance. The development of the new arrangements for income support mortgage interest, including compliance with this voluntary guidance, will be monitored. I have no plans to report on this part of the insurance market.