Gypsies and Travellers and Local Communities

Debate between Lord Sharma and Caroline Spelman
Monday 9th October 2017

(8 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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I hope that what I say towards the end of my speech will give the hon. Gentleman some comfort.

Caroline Spelman Portrait Dame Caroline Spelman (Meriden) (Con)
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Forgive me for interrupting, but will the Minister give the House the sense that he appreciates that this is not a static situation? In the west midlands, for example, the number of unauthorised incursions has doubled since 2011. This debate takes place against the backdrop of an increasing problem, not a static fact.

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