HC Deb 10 December 1996 vol 287 cc183-4W
Ms Lynne

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if his Department will monitor the car insurance industry, following the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, to ascertain whether insurers charge higher premiums on vehicles that have been modified for the disabled. [7808]

Mr. Burt

The Government will monitor the Disability Discrimination Act in order to assess its effectiveness in combatting discrimination. The National Disability Council will also provide advice to the Government on matters relevant to the elimination of discrimination and the operation of the Act.