Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Monday, 18 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 October 2004. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 October 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, on what basis he determined in relation to the gypsy encampment case at Wyre Piddle dated 4th October that need was unmet; and how he reached this conclusion.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister on what basis he determined in relation to the gypsy encampment case at Wyre Piddle dated 4 October that need was unmet; and how he reached this conclusion. [193119] Keith Hill: The reasons for the First Secretary of State, my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister's decision, including the basis for his decision on need, are set out in his decision letter of 4 October 2004, a copy of which was sent to the hon. Gentleman on that day.

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