§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when his Department issued its consultation document on the accommodation needs of long distance and regional travellers; when was the closing date for comments; what further consultation has since been undertaken; and when he expects to announce firm proposals to reduce the nuisance caused by travellers and their caravans.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneThe consultation document was issued on 26 February 1982. The closing date for comments was 21 June 1982. The Association of County Councils was further consulted on 14 January 1983. Proposals will be put to local authority associations in due course.