Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Travellers: Caravan Sites
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make it his policy to commission an independent research report on the effect of the (a) Equality Act 2010 and (b) Human Rights Act 1998 on the ability of local authorities to tackle unauthorised traveller (i) encampments and (ii) development.
- Answer
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The government has no plans to commission such an independent research report.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 12691
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Caravan sites Enforcement Local government Research Travellers
- Legislation
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Equality Act 2010
- Link
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- 2026-07-20 15:29:15 +0100
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