§ Ms Bridget PrenticeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has made an assessment of the implications of changes in public liability insurance for constituency offices and venues where parliamentary advice surgeries are held; and if he will make a statement. [86207]
§ Mr. Robin CookI have been asked to reply.
Parliament provides combined employers and public liability insurance for its Members. We are not aware of any changes to the scope of the public liability insurance.
We have been advised that when we renew our policy at the end of March 2003, the ceiling for indemnity in respect of terrorist acts under the employers' liability provision will be reduced from £10 million to £5 million. We will inform Members of the terms of the new policy.