Business question from Ian Cawsey (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 19 July 2007. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.
Business of the House
Can my right hon. and learned Friend find time for a debate on the actions of some insurance companies following the recent flooding? A few days ago I met a family from my constituency who were flooded. They do not live on a flood plain, but the combination of the extreme weather and a burst water main near their property led to a one-off flood. The response of their insurance company has been to say that their premium may be hiked and their excess—currently £50—raised to £7,500. Surely that is a disproportionate response to a one-off event caused by freakish weather and a coincidental burst water main? Can we find time to debate such outrages?
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- 2006-07
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- Insurance Floods
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