HL Deb 26 February 1976 vol 368 cc890-2WA
Lord AVEBURY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are satisfied with the operation of Part II of the Caravan Sites Act 1968 which requires the provision of caravan sites for the gypsies in England and Wales.

The PARLIAMENTARY UNDERSECRETARY of STATE, DEPARTMENT of the ENVIRONMENT (Baroness Birk)

No. My right honourable friend the Minister for Planning and Local Government has asked Mr. John Cripps, chairman of the Countryside Commission for England and Wales, to undertake a study with the following terms of reference:

"To consider the effectiveness of the arrangements to secure adequate accommodation for gipsies in England and Wales, as required by Part II of the Caravan Sites Act 1968, with especial reference to:

  1. (a) the financial and administrative arrangements for the implementation of the Act; and
  2. (b) the provisions for the exemption of local authorities and the designation of their areas;
and to report."

House adjourned at five minutes before seven o'clock.