Written question asked by Robert Banks (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 February 1997. It was answered by Iain Sproat (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of National Heritage.

Dept of National Heritage

Question: What consultations have taken place to reach a common standard of classification and a common symbol throughout the United Kingdom for caravan parks. - Inc fact that British graded holiday parks scheme currently provides a common standard of classification and a common symbol across Great Britain.

Answer: Mr. Robert Banks: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what consultations have taken place to reach a common standard of classification and a common symbol throughout the United Kingdom for caravan parks; and if she will make a statement. [14012] Mr. Sproat: The British graded holiday parks scheme currently provides a common standard of classification and a common symbol across Great Britain. The scheme is operated by the English tourist board, the Scottish tourist board, the Wales tourist board, the British Holiday and Home Parks Association and the National Caravan Council. Last summer they jointly carried out consumer research with the aim of developing a scheme that reflects consumer needs more closely. The research was finalised at the end of last year and a committee comprising representatives of each of the organisations is looking at ways of achieving this and will then consult the industry.

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