To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many representations he has received in favour of introducing compulory third party liability insurance for private pilots.

Over the past year my Department has received five communications supporting the introduction of compulsory third party insurance for civil aviation, including private aircraft.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what was the total value of damage sustained by third parties as a result of accidents involving private aircraft for each of the last three years.

This information is not held centrally.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has any plans to introduce compulsory third party liability insurance for private pilots.

My right hon. Friend has received, in response to a request to the chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority, initial advice from the authority on the issues which would have to be dealt with by a compulsory scheme, for which legislation would be needed, and he is now considering that advice.