Letter: Queries for Clwyd insurers

Sir: It is not clear exactly what Clwyd County Council's insurers objections to the council publishing the independent report into its children's homes are (report, 5 April).

Do the insurers claim that publishing it would breach the terms of the insurance contract, and so invalidate any claim connected with the contents? If so, cannot the council go to the courts and seek a declaratory judgment on this point? I find it difficult to imagine a court holding that the act of being open and honest could invalidate an otherwise legitimate claim. Or are the insurers saying "publish this and we will not insure you again"?

K Haggett

Sheffield