§ Sir Michael McNair-WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many fixed sites for gipsy encampments have been agreed with county councils; and what discussions he has had with Berkshire about designating such a site.
§ Mr. George YoungThe Caravan Sites Act 1968 places a duty on county councils, metropolitan districts and London boroughs to provide sites. At 1 January 1991, a total of 221 local authority sites providing 3,644 pitches were in place in shire counties in England. I understand that Berkshire county council is investigating a number of possible sites and that a meeting between county officers and officials of my Department has been arranged for September.