§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made with regard to the designation of a gipsy site at Chelson Meadow, Sparkwell; and when he hopes to make the requisite designation as recommended by the local inquiry instituted by the Devon county council.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is currently considering an objection lodged by the Plymouth city council under Section 8 of the Caravan Sites Act 1968 to the proposed gipsy site at Chelson meadow. In doing so he will take account of all the information that is put before him, which will include the findings of the informal public inquiry set up by Devon county council.