Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 June 2002. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Monday, 24 June 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a statement on the level of Government support for aviation insurance.

Answer: Chris Grayling: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the level of Government support for aviation insurance. [63765] Ruth Kelly: UK airlines, airports and other service providers can purchase third party war and terrorism cover from the Troika insurance scheme, set up and reinsured by the Government, above a primary layer purchased in the commercial market, up to the level enjoyed before commercial cover was cancelled following the terrorist attacks in the US on 11 September, to a limit of US $2 billion.

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