§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make it his policy to ensure that grant aid given to councils which have yet to fulfil obligations under the Caravan Sites Act 1968 are not reclaimed by his Department.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesNo, if the circumstances require recovery, then grant will be reclaimed.
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what is the total cost to each district council in Wales of abortive attempts to locate gipsy sites within the council area during each of the last five years;
(2) what was the total cost incurred by West Glamorgan county council in the abortive attempt to locate a gipsy site at Velindre.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThis information is not held centrally.
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales which district councils in Wales have yet to fulfil their obligations under the Caravan Sites Act 1968.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesSection 6 of the Caravan Sites Act 1968 places a continuing obligation on county councils to determine the need for gipsy sites and so far as may be necessary to provide adequate accommodation for gipsies residing in or resorting to their area.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many district councils have been designated under the Caravan Sites Act 1968 concerning travellers.
§ Mr. David HuntOne—Arfon borough council.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he proposes to review the Caravan Sites Act 1968; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. David HuntI refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Brecon and Radnor (Mr. Evans) on 30 June,Official Report, column 498.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many local authorities in Wales are considering designation matters in Wales.
§ Mr. David HuntThis information is not held centrally. No applications for designation under section 12 of the Caravan Sites Act 1968 are before me at this time.