Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 20 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 June 2000. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 26 June 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 11th May, Official Report, 349 c468W, on the insurance industry, what his policy is on permitting discrimination between consumers by the insurance industry on the grounds of (a) disability, (b) ethnicity and (c) sexual orientation.

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 11 May 2000, Official Report, column 468W, on the insurance industry, what his policy is on permitting discrimination between consumers by the insurance industry on the grounds of (a) disability, (b) ethnicity and (c) sexual orientation. [127394] Miss Melanie Johnson: The Government expect insurers to treat customers fairly, and act in accordance with the law.

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