§ Mrs. RoeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to publish draft planning guidance on sites for travelling show people.
§ Mr. YeoMy Department has today published draft guidance which emphasises to planning authorities that in formulating development plan policies, in development control decisions, and in considering enforcement action, they should take account of travelling show people's need for secure, long-term sites. The text has been sent to a wide range of consultees, who have been invited to submit their views by 19 July. A separate but parallel consultation is being carried out by the Welsh Office.