HC Deb 13 June 1973 vol 857 cc321-2W
40. Mr Edelman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment why he has declined to receive a deputation from Coventry City Council to discuss both his refusal to grant exemption from the provisions of the Caravan Sites Act which would require a site within the city boundary for itinerant travellers, and the application for approval to a joint provision for such a site at Baginton with the county council.

Mr. William Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will arrange for his Department to receive a deputation from Coventry City Council to discuss his refusal to grant an exemption within the provisions of the Caravan Sites Act in relation to provision of an itinerant travellers parking site within the city boundary.

Mr. Graham Page

The Department sought certain information before agreeing to the Coventry City Council's request to receive a deputation. The council's reply has recently been received and an answer to its request to send a deputation will be sent shortly.

Mr. William Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to decide on the application under the Caravan Sites Act by Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council to provide a site for itinerant travelers at Baginton.

Mr. Graham Page

Shortly.