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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Andrews (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 April 2007.


Olympic Games 2012: Travellers

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether Gypsies and Irish Travellers who are to be relocated because the land they now occupy is needed for purposes connected with the Olympic Games have been properly consulted, and offered suitable alternative sites.
Answer

The London Development Agency, which is responsible for delivering the land for the Olympic zone, consulted the Gypsies and Irish Travellers who are to be relocated, and the London boroughs that operate the existing sites, and has proposed alternative sites that are capable of accommodating all of those that need to be relocated.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2958; 691 c75-6WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Caravan sites Greater London Olympic Games Public participation Location Travellers
Link
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