Gypsy and Traveller sites in South Staffordshire

Gavin Williamson Excerpts

Tuesday 13th January 2015 Commons Chamber

[Gavin Williamson (South Staffordshire) (Con)]

I have a petition signed by 1,545 of my constituents who share my view that in South Staffordshire, which has more than 130 Gypsy and Traveller pitches, we have more than enough provision.

The petition states:

The Petition of residents of the South Staffordshire constituency and others,

Declares that the Petitioners note that South Staffordshire District Council intends to increase the allowance of pitches for Gypsies and Travellers by 33 pitches over the next 15 years; further that the Petitioners believe that there are already sufficient pitches available for Gypsies and Travellers in the constituency; and further that the Petitioners believe that no more pitches should be allocated.

The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to take all possible steps to ensure that no further pitches for Gypsies and Travellers are allocated in South Staffordshire.

And the Petitioners remain, etc.

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