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Written question asked by Julian Knight (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 September 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 September 2017. It was answered by Marcus Jones (Conservative) on Monday, 9 October 2017 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Travellers: Caravan Sites

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the effect of High Court injunctions against unauthorised encampments on the time taken to remove such encampments.

Answer

I am aware of concerns regarding the effectiveness of steps taken against unauthorised encampments. The Secretary of State is currently considering what action might need to be taken to improve the situation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8854
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Caravan sites Land Evictions Injunctions Travellers
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk