Marine And Aviation Insurance (War Risks) Act 1952
1 Agreements for re-insurance by Minister of Transport of war risks in respect of ships, aircraft and cargoes.
2 Insurance by Minister of Transport of ships, aircraft and cargoes.
3 Transitional provisions for compensation in respect of goods lost or damaged in transit after discharge or before shipment.
4 Liabilities of re-insurer in the event of insurer’s insolvency.
5 Establishment of fund for purposes of this Act.
6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7†Exemption of certain instruments from provisions of Stamp Act 1891, and Marine Insurance Act 1906.
8 Consequential amendment of 2 & 3 Geo. 6. c. 120
9 Expenses of the Minister of Transport.
10 Interpretation and savings.
11†Short title, extent and repeal.
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Marine And Aviation Insurance (War Risks) Act 1952

1952 c.57

An Act to make provision for authorising the Minister of Transport to undertake the insurance of ships, aircraft and certain other goods against war risks and, in certain circumstances, other risks; for the payment by him of compensation in respect of certain goods lost or damaged in transit in consequence of war risks; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid.

Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
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Functions of Board of Trade now exercisable concurrently by Secretary of State: S.I. 1970/1537, art. 2(1)(a)