Skip to main content

Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Karl McCartney (Conservative). It was answered by Shailesh Vara (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 December 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Whiplash Claims

Question

What recent steps he has taken to prevent fraudulent whiplash claims.

Answer

The Government are taking forward a whiplash reform programme that will deter unnecessary, exaggerated or speculative claims. Reforms to control the costs of claims were implemented on 1 October, and on 2 December we announced further plans to have independence and quality safeguards in the system for obtaining expert evidence.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
906636 
589 cc1245-6 
Session
2014-15
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Compensation Fraud Insurance Personal injury
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk