HC Deb 25 November 1992 vol 214 cc668-9W
Mr. Gunnell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many spaces have been provided at sites for travellers, under the Caravan Sites Act 1968, in each local authority area since 1979.

Mr. Baldry

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer that I gave to the hon. Member for Plymouth, Devonport (Mr. Jamieson) on 23 November 1992,Official Report, column 536.

Mr. Gunnell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total capital expenditure on the provision of sites under the Caravan Sites Act 1968, listed by local authorities since 1979.

Mr. Baldry

Information is not available in the form requested. A total of £56.2 million was expended on the provision of local authority gipsy sites in England between 1979–80 and 1991–92 inclusive. £12.5 million has been allocated for gipsy sites grant in England for the current financial year.