§ Mrs. Rumboldasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he last reviewed the operation of the Caravan Sites Act 1968; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneThe operation of the Act is kept under constant review. Changes were last introduced in 329W 1980 when, by amendments enacted in the Local Government, Planning and Land Act, provision was made for Exchequer capital grant to local authorities for the cost of developing sites. We also simplified the enforcement powers available to authorities whose areas are designated under section 12 of the 1968 Act. I have no plans for further amendments at present.