HC Deb 21 January 1987 vol 108 c590W
Mr. Lawler

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will use his powers to require all of the authorities in West Yorkshire to make further provision for gipsies.

Mr. Tracey

Any proposals put to my right hon. Friend by my hon. Friend will be considered on their merits. My right hon. Friend's powers of direction do not, however, extend to the three authorities in West Yorkshire which have already provided more sites than they are required to do by statute.