§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied that local authorities are dealing successfully with problems associated with itinerant caravan dwellers, especially in urban areas; and if he proposes to initiate further legislation or to issue further guidance to local authorities on this subject.
§ Mr. John SilkinI am far from satisfied with the progress of gipsy site provision. My Department will be issuing further guidance to local authorities shortly, and I am keeping the problem under continuous review.