§ Mr. Robert BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what consultations have taken place to reach a common standard of classification and a common symbol throughout the United Kingdom for caravan parks; and if she will make a statement. [14012]
§ Mr. SproatThe British graded holiday parks scheme currently provides a common standard of classification and a common symbol across Great Britain.
607WThe scheme is operated by the English tourist board, the Scottish tourist board, the Wales tourist board, the British Holiday and Home Parks Association and the National Caravan Council. Last summer they jointly carried out consumer research with the aim of developing a scheme that reflects consumer needs more closely. The research was finalised at the end of last year and a committee comprising representatives of each of the organisations is looking at ways of achieving this and will then consult the industry.