§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations have been received about the future of the Caravan Sites Act.
§ Mr. TrippierI receive various letters, from hon. Members and the public, about the Act. The Government announced their conclusions on a review of its operation on 6 February 1987.
Housebuilding starts in thousands December 1987 to February 1988 December 1988 to February 1989 Percentage change North 1.6 2.6 +68 Yorkshire and Humberside 3.6 4.2 +18 East Midlands 4.5 4.3 -5 East Anglia 3.5 3.1 -10 South East: Greater London 4.2 4.0 -5 Rest of south east 12.5 12.2 -3 South West 6.8 5.8 -15 West Midlands 4.3 3.9 -9 North West 3.9 4.9 +24 ENGLAND 44.9 45.0 —