Written question asked by Grant Shapps (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 November 2009. It was answered by Barbara Follett (Labour) on Monday, 30 November 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Travelling People: Grants

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government how many Gypsy and Traveller site grants were made in each of the last three years; and what the average amount of such a grant was in each of those years.

Original answer: Grant for refurbishing existing and building new Gypsy and Traveller sites since 2006-07 has been paid through the Gypsy and Traveller Site Grant.In rounds one and two of year 2006-07 56 grants were paid at a total cost of £14,265,752 making the average grant £254,745. For rounds one and two of year 2007-08 74 grants were paid at a total cost of £13,436,131 making an average of £181,569 per grant and in 2008-09 56 grants were paid at a total cost of £11,965,079 with the average grant being £213,662.

It has since been corrected.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 501 c525W (508 11-2MC); 300998
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Travelling People: Grants
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Written corrections
House of Commons
Notes: Answer corrected on 7 April 2010 at 508 11-2MC.
Subjects: Caravan sites Travellers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk