Written question asked by Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 24 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 2002. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Thursday, 31 October 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.
Treasury
- Question
- To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what action he is taking to alleviate the effect on small businesses of increases in insurance premium costs since 11th September 2001; if he will estimate the impact of Government policy on increasing insurance costs on small businesses.
- Answer
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Mr. Alex Salmond: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what action he is taking to alleviate the effect on small businesses of increases in insurance premium costs since 11th September 2001; if he will estimate the impact of Government policy on increasing insurance costs on small businesses. [78211] Ruth Kelly: The Government is aware of the recent rise in insurance premiums and the particular problems faced by some small businesses. The Government is working with trade associations, the insurance industry and organisations such as the Federation of Small Businesses, to try and maximize the availability of affordable liability insurance cover.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 78211; 391 c986W;391 c996W
- Session
- 2001-02
- Subjects
- Costs Insurance Small businesses
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