HC Deb 19 July 2002 vol 389 c639W
Tim Loughton

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether he plans to revise regulations regarding traveller encampments. [71096]

Mr. McNulty

On 5 July, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister in conjunction with the Home Office, issued a joint news release outlining the Government's new approach to tackling unauthorised Traveller camps.

The new procedures include stricter powers for the police to move on unauthorised Traveller encampments, provided the local authority have made adequate provision for sites in the area; producing new guidance on managing unauthorised camping and improved local Gypsy site provision.

A copy of the news release has been placed in the Library of the House.