§ 36. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many sites have been traditional camping places for gypsies and other similar travellers in England and Wales since 1945; how many new sites have been opened to them during this period; and what steps have been taken since 1st December to provide a place so that they will no longer be required to move from place to place.
§ Mr. RipponInformation about the number of sites is not available, but in reply to the last part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to the circular my right hon. Friend sent to local authorities on this subject on 8th February.
§ 37. Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what action has been taken since 1st December to deal with the worsening situation of gypsies and other travellers in England and Wales, arising from the closing down of long-established camping sites, which has caused suffering, interference with school attendance, and friction with house-dwellers, because of the absence of amenities for these people.
§ Mr. RipponI would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to his earlier Question about gypsies.
40. Mr. J. Wellsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what progress has been made towards studying and consequently ameliorating the conditions of gypsies and other travellers.
§ Mr. RipponI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave earlier to the Question by the hon. Member for Erith and Crayford (Mr. Dodds).