Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Eric Ollerenshaw and Jonathan Lord

Thursday 25th November 2010 Commons Chamber

[Eric Ollerenshaw (Lancaster and Fleetwood) (Con)]

2. What steps he is taking to reduce the number of unauthorised encampments.

[Jonathan Lord (Woking) (Con)]

6. What steps he is taking to reduce the number of unauthorised encampments.

[The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Mr Eric Pickles)]

Local authorities will be responsible for determining the right level of Traveller site provision in their area to meet local needs and historic demands. We will encourage councils to provide sites with incentives through the new homes bonus scheme and grant funding for local authorities to deliver new sites.