§ Linda PerhamTo ask the Secretary of State for344W Transport, Local Government and the Regions when he will announce the results of the latest round of the gipsy site refurbishment grant. [45475]
§ Ms Keeble86 bids were submitted by local authorities for round 2 of the gipsy site refurbishment grant. I can today announce approval for the 57 bids. Funding for the successful bids totals £6.1 million.
The existing network of local authority owned gipsy sites represents a valuable resource for gipsies. This injection of funding, following on from round 1 of the programme, will further help local authorities extend the useful life of sites, bring them into full use and improve the quality of life for residents.
I have arranged for a list showing the successful and unsuccessful bids to be placed in the Library of the House.