HL Deb 01 November 2001 vol 627 c177WA
Lord Morris of Manchester

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Secretary of State for Health's support for a moratorium on the use of genetic tests in insurance is for a voluntarily based or legally enforceable system. [HL899]

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

The Government have agreed the terms of a new voluntary moratorium with the Association of British Insurers. The Government's Genetics and Insurance Committee will monitor compliance. If there is evidence of serious and persistent non-compliance with the moratorium by the insurance industry then the Government are prepared to enforce the moratorium, through legislation if necessary.