§ Bob RussellTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister when he intends local authorities will be given the powers indicated within the 'Managing unauthorised camping guidance' consultation paper to remove unauthorised encampments where transit camps are provided within the fast track provisions; and if he will make a statement. [123366]
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§ Keith HillThe proposed new powers to move illegally camped Gypsies and Travellers to authorised sites will only be available to police services. The power will also be dependent on local authorities providing adequate sites in their areas to enable the police to move Gypsies and Travellers on to.
The new power has been included in the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, which is due to be read a second time in the other place on 18 July. However, the new police powers will not replace existing legislation currently under Section 61–62 and 77–79 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.
§ Bob RussellTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister when the proposals within the 'Managing unauthorised camping guidance' consultation paper will be implemented; and if he will make a statement. [123367]
§ Keith HillThe Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Home Office are currently considering the responses to the consultation paper on managing unauthorised camping. Once concluded, the new joint guide will be published and made available for use by local authorities and police services by the end of the summer.