§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement concerning the provision of permanent sites for showmen in the west midlands following his refusal on 21 January of appeals by J. Owen and the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.
§ Mr. Baldry[holding answer 2 February 1994]: It is for local authorities in the west midlands to consider the needs of showpeople when preparing their development plans and determining planning applications. Guidelines relating to the provision of accommodation for showpeople are set out in Government circular 22/91.