HC Deb 27 November 1956 vol 561 c221
36. Mr. Remnant

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he has completed his consultations with local authorities in regard to caravan sites; and what conclusions were arrived at.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Mr. J. Enoch Powell)

Not yet.

Mr. Remnant

Will my hon. Friend invite local authorities to suspend notices of closure, which may become operative while the discussions are continuing, until after the discussions have been concluded?

Mr. Powell

Local authorities will, no doubt, bear in mind that these discussions are taking place, but I do not think that any such general suggestion can be properly made.

Mr. K. Robinson

Is the hon. Member prepared for the steep rise in the demand for caravan sites which will inevitably follow the passing of the Rent Bill?