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Written question asked by Stephen Byers (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 June 1996. It was answered by Anthony Nelson (Conservative) on Monday, 10 June 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
What plans he has to extend the powers of the Insurance Ombudsman to cover insurance policies taken out by commercial concerns.
Answer

Mr. Byers: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to extend the powers of the insurance ombudsman to cover insurance policies taken out by commercial concerns.[32160] Mr. Nelson: None. The insurance ombudsman bureau is a voluntary body established and paid for by the insurance industry. Any changes to the scheme would therefore be a matter for the industry to decide.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32160; 279 c15W;279 c14-5W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Insurance Self-regulation Insurance Ombudsman