asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that insurance companies rate a car (name supplied) as 16.2 hp while the same model is rated for taxation purposes as an 8 hp vehicle; and if he will take steps to rationalise this situation and to eliminate the extra premium sought over and above that due on the basis of rating for taxation purposes.
Ceisteanna—Questions Oral Answers. - Motor Insurance.
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I am informed that insurance companies operating in this country rate private cars for insurance purposes on a different basis to that used for motor taxation purposes. The rating of cars for insurance purposes is a matter of the detailed administration of their business by insurance companies and one in which I do not feel called upon to intervene.