Caravan Sites Act 1968

HC Deb 16 February 1983 vol 37 c170W

Mr. John Wells

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to make more precise the definitions of section 6 of the Caravan Sites Act 1968, in particular the words residing in or resorting to its area".

Mr. Macfarlane

I am satisfied that the definitions in section 6 of the Caravan Sites Act 1968, as amended in the Local Government Act 1972, are a responsible basis for assessing the duty of local authorities to provide accommodation for gipsies.