§ Jackie BallardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received on insurance cover for local authorities against liabilities associated with the millennium bug; and if he will make a statement. [70261]
§ Mr. RaynsfordMy right hon. Friend is not aware of any such representations. It is the responsibility of local authorities to ensure they take such measures as they consider necessary to deal adequately with the risks posed for them by the millennium bug.