HC Deb 24 July 2000 vol 354 cc454-5W
40. Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his proposals for amending the laws relating to illegal occupation of land. [130361]

Mr. Charles Clarke

There are no plans for changes to legislation at present. We are considering, in consultation with the Department for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what changes are necessary to the current joint guidance on unauthorised camping, to clarify it and ensure there are no misconceptions arising from the use of the term "toleration". We expect to make an announcement shortly.