§ 54. Sir C. Thornton-Kemsleyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the model standards for residential and holiday caravan sites, laid down by his Department, are being interpreted rigidly by some local authorities, particularly as regards 111W sanitary provision, and that a sufficient period is not always given for effecting improvements; and whether, in order to avoid hardship, he will give further guidance to local authorities on this matter.
§ Mr. MaclayThe model standards are intended as a general guide to be applied with discretion and in the light of particular circumstances. They are not intended to penalise a site which is already satisfactory but to bring the bad site up to a good standard. Where additional facilities are required, it would seem to me right to give a reasonable period for carrying out the work.
For holiday sites in particular the model standards apply only to those in continuous use as distinct from occasional or weekend use and I should expect that the standards for sanitary facilities would be applied with due regard to the facilities likely to be provided within the caravans themselves.
I should hope that those points are appreciated by most local authorities, but the matter will be kept under review and should further experience, including the results of cases at present before the Sheriff, seem to indicate the need, I shall be prepared to issue further guidance to the local authorities.