§ Mr. Forresterasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many pitches are available for itinerants; and what is the estimated total number of gipsy families in Wales.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsAt the beginning of January 1982 there were some 360 caravans on 280 pitches on local authority sites. In addition, there were about 150 caravans on private sites. There are up to 500 gipsy families in Wales at present.
§ Mr. Forresterasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many caravan sites for itinerants were established by local authorities in Wales in 1981; how many sites were closed; and what is the total number of sites open for permanent occupation.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsThree local authority sites were opened in 1981. None was closed. Eleven local authority sites are now open for permanent occupation. In addition, there are five authorised private sites.
§ Mr. Forresterasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many local authorities in Wales were designated under section 12 of the Caravan Sites Act 1968 in 1981; and what is the total number of authorities now designated.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsNo local authorities in Wales have been designated.