HC Deb 18 September 2003 vol 410 cc964-5W
Andrew Selous

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the definition is of(a) a traveller and (b) a gypsy as far as planning law is concerned. [130435]

Yvette Cooper

For the purpose of planning, a gypsy is a person of nomadic habit of life, whatever their race or origin, who wanders or travels for the purpose of making or seeking their livelihood. Members of other groups who do not meet these criteria are not treated as gypsies for planning purposes. For the purposes of planning law, there is no definition of traveller.