HC Deb 30 October 1997 vol 299 cc876-7W
Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to extend the work of the advisory committee on Scotland?s travelling people in Scotland beyond the end of 1997. [13221]

Mr. Chisholm

This is currently under consideration. My right hon. Friend expects to reach a decision shortly.

Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what evidence the advisory committee on Scotland?s travelling people in Scotland has received about the location and availability to travelling people of pitches within Highland council area. [13222]

Mr. Chisholm

The advisory committee receives information on pitches across Scotland from its own members and, from time to time, from a range of other sources. In May 1997, the Scottish Office published a report on "Local Authority Sites for Travellers" intended to assist the advisory committee in its work. The report included a survey of all local authority sites then open, including those in Highland council?s area. A copy has been placed in the Library.