Written question asked by Bridget Prentice (Labour) on Thursday, 5 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 December 2002. It was answered by Robin Cook (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 December 2002 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.

President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Question: To ask Mr 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. - Includes figures.

Answer: Ms Bridget Prentice: To 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 Cook: I 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.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 396 c821W;396 c819W; 86207
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Constituencies Advisory services Finance Liability Insurance Employers' liability Members Offices
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk