Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 2002. It was answered by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Monday, 18 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if modular housing has the status of mobile homes; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if modular housing has the status of mobile homes; and if he will make a statement. [43902] Ms Keeble: Mobile homes legislation defines mobile homes as any structure designed or adapted for human habitation which is capable of being moved from one place to another (whether by being towed, or by being transported on a motor vehicle or trailer) and any motor vehicle so designed or adapted. This may include a structure separately constructed and designed to be assembled on a site provided that, when assembled, it is physically capable of being moved. Subject to the views of the courts, a flat-pack home may fall within this definition. However, what is installed on a site licensed under the mobile homes legislation is a matter for the owner of the site, subject to local planning considerations.

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