Written question asked by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Thursday, 28 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 2002. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 12 December 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he will make a statement on his policy in respect of insurance against acts of terrorism. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Lloyd: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his policy in respect of insurance against acts of terrorism. [85259] Dawn Primarolo: We have looked carefully at issues for the insurance market following the appalling attacks of 11 September 2001. Following a review the Pool Re scheme is being extended to enable insurers to offer terrorism insurance for commercial property damage and business interruption against a wider range of risks.

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