HC Deb 03 May 1989 vol 152 c131W
Mr. John Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations have been received about the future of the Caravan Sites Act.

Mr. Trippier

I 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