HC Deb 21 December 1983 vol 51 cc242-3W
Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now review the policy of non-harassment of travelling people where sites are available but the travellers refuse to make use of them.

Mr. Ancram

The hon. Member is misrepresenting our policy. SDD Circular 24/1982 expressly notes thatIn an area where there are pitches available on satisfactory sites, it is wholly reasonable that travellers should be required to use them".