SMALL BUSINESS INSURANCE

Early day motion 1380, tabled 23 May 2002 by Lord Grayling (Conservative). Signed by 40 members.

That this House notes with concern the significant increases in insurance costs for many small businesses since 11th September and the difficulty many face in securing adequate public liability insurance and cover against the risk of terrorism; and calls on the Government to hold discussions with small business groups to explore ways of addressing these difficulties.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 15, Labour 13, Conservative 5, Labour/Co-operative 2, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 2, DUP 1.