To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what representations she has received from business on the (a) registration costs and (b) authorisation process for companies offering customer insurance under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2002.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what representations she has received from business on the (a) registration costs and (b) authorisation process for companies offering customer insurance under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2002.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to use the increased tax revenues resulting from higher insurance premiums to set up a fund to cover employers against remote risks. - None.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to use the increased tax revenues resulting from higher insurance premiums to set up a fund to cover employers against remote risks. - None.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what research she has commissioned into the environmental benefits of compulsory environmental liability insurance.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what research she has commissioned into the environmental benefits of compulsory environmental liability insurance.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what research she has commissioned into the impact compulsory environmental liability insurance may have on British businesses; and if she will make a statement. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what research she has commissioned into the impact compulsory environmental liability insurance may have on British businesses; and if she will make a statement. - Includes figures.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions his Department has had regarding compulsory liability insurance with (a) the insurance industry, (b) British business representatives and (c) the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions his Department has had regarding compulsory liability insurance with (a) the insurance industry, (b) British business representatives and (c) the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the Engineering Employers' Federation on (a) insurance cover against remote risks, (b) the level of manufacturing investment and (c) manfacturing growth rates.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the Engineering Employers' Federation on (a) insurance cover against remote risks, (b) the level of manufacturing investment and (c) manfacturing growth rates.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions officials from his Department have had with representatives of (a) employers and (b) employees concerning the cost of insurance premiums.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions officials from his Department have had with representatives of (a) employers and (b) employees concerning the cost of insurance premiums.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what research he has commissioned into professional indemnity insurance requirements of independent financial advisers beyond 2003; and if he will make a statement; pursuant to his answer of 10 February 2003, 399 c602W, on independent financial advisors, if he will make a statement...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what research he has commissioned into professional indemnity insurance requirements of independent financial advisers beyond 2003; and if he will make a statement; pursuant to his answer of 10 February 2003, 399 c602W, on independent financial advisors, if he will make a statement...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions officials from her Department have had with representatives of the roof contracting industry regarding the availability of insurance cover; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions officials from her Department have had with representatives of the roof contracting industry regarding the availability of insurance cover; and if she will make a statement.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions officials from his Department have had with the Financial Services Authority concerning the professional indemnity insurance requirements of independent financial advisers beyond June 2003.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions officials from his Department have had with the Financial Services Authority concerning the professional indemnity insurance requirements of independent financial advisers beyond June 2003.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 22nd January, Official Report, column 412W, on insurance, what plans he has to discuss the development of a new insurance standard with the International Accounting Standards Board.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 22nd January, Official Report, column 412W, on insurance, what plans he has to discuss the development of a new insurance standard with the International Accounting Standards Board.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of (a) business, (b) the insurance sector and (c) the pension fund sector on the value of the FTSE 100 share index.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of (a) business, (b) the insurance sector and (c) the pension fund sector on the value of the FTSE 100 share index.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the International Accounting Standards Board regarding the development of a new insurance standard.- None.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the International Accounting Standards Board regarding the development of a new insurance standard.- None.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to his Answer of 10th December, Official Report, 396 c262W, on insurance, what the timetable for the review of the operation of employers' liability compulsory insurance will be. - Ref to 12 December 2002, 396 c23-4WS.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to his Answer of 10th December, Official Report, 396 c262W, on insurance, what the timetable for the review of the operation of employers' liability compulsory insurance will be. - Ref to 12 December 2002, 396 c23-4WS.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions officials from his Department have had with representatives of (a) the insurance industry and (b) business regarding the future of employers' liability insurance.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions officials from his Department have had with representatives of (a) the insurance industry and (b) business regarding the future of employers' liability insurance.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the effects of a reduction in insurance premium tax; whether the review of employers' liability insurance announced in the pre-budget report will consider the possibility of reducing insurance premium tax. - Includes text of letter from...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the effects of a reduction in insurance premium tax; whether the review of employers' liability insurance announced in the pre-budget report will consider the possibility of reducing insurance premium tax. - Includes text of letter from...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to use revenue from insurance premium tax above the revenue projected by his Department to provide a pool for employers' liability insurance. - None.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to use revenue from insurance premium tax above the revenue projected by his Department to provide a pool for employers' liability insurance. - None.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if (a) officials of his Department and (b) those acting on their behalf, asked participants in the insurance market in December 2000 and January 2001 about the availability, current and potential terms and affordability of insurance to cover losses to insureds...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if (a) officials of his Department and (b) those acting on their behalf, asked participants in the insurance market in December 2000 and January 2001 about the availability, current and potential terms and affordability of insurance to cover losses to insureds...