HC Deb 19 May 1992 vol 208 cc82-3W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many official gipsy sites there are in each of the counties of Wales.

Mr. David Hunt

The information is given in the table:

Official gipsy sites
County Number
Clwyd 1
Dyfed 6
Gwent 2
Gwynedd 1
Mid Glamorgan 1
Powys 1
South Glamorgan 2
West Glamorgan 3
Total 17

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the number of official gipsy sites proposed by each of the counties of Wales; and what are their locations.

Mr. David Hunt

Proposals currently notified to me by county councils are as follows:

Clwyd

  • Two residential sites, at Queensferry and Wrexham Six transit sites—not yet specified.

Powys

  • Two transit sites—Brecknock and Radnor areas.

West Glamorgan

  • Two residential sites at Caegarw, Margam and Fairwood Common, Gower.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on his policies concerning gipsy sites.

Mr. David Hunt

My policy is to encourage local authorities to meet their existing obligations under the Caravan Sites Act 1968. The Government have undertaken to review the current legislation and my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and I hope to issue soon a public consultation paper.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will visit the gipsy sites proposed by Clwyd county council.

Mr. David Hunt

The location of gipsy sites is a matter for the county council, in consultation with the district councils. In view of my statutory responsibilities under the Caravan Sites and Planning Acts regarding proposals which are opposed by the local authorities, it would not be appropriate for me to visit the sites proposed by Clwyd county council.