Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the number of caravan sites not licensed by local authorities operated under the auspices of voluntary organisations in Wales.
§ Mr. GristApproximately 850 sites in Wales have been approved by recreational organisations holding an appropriate certificate of exemption for use by no more than five caravans. In addition exempted organisations have established about 25 sites, on a permanent or seasonal basis, for varying numbers of touring caravans for which they have obtained the informal approval of the local authority. Further sites are used by exempted organisations for temporary holiday meetings and rallies of club members lasting no more than five days. Information on the number of temporary meetings is not hold centrally.
Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total number of caravan sites licensed under the Caravan Sites (Control of Development) Act 1960 by local authorities in Wales.