§ Andrew SelousTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the likely change in demand for gypsy and traveller sites following the admission to the EU of the accession states on 1 May. [151065]
§ Keith HillThe Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has not made an assessment of the likely change in demand for gypsy and traveller sites following the admission to the EU of the accession states on 1 May.
Research undertaken by the Home Office on migration flows into the UK after enlargement concluded that there would not be a significant increase from current levels.
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister will keep the issue of the possible demand for additional sites in mind while it reviews its policies on gypsy and traveller site provision, which is due to report to Ministers in the summer.