Gypsy and Traveller Communities (Housing, Planning and Education) Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 12 March 2019

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Long title

A Bill to make provision about periodical local authority reviews of the housing needs of Gypsy and Traveller communities; to make provision for the conversion of caravan sites into settled accommodation; to require local authorities to provide temporary caravan stopping sites where there is a demonstrated need; to create a criminal offence of unauthorised encampment; to make provision about the education of Gypsy and Traveller children; to require schools to have regard to Gypsy and Traveller culture and heritage in teaching; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    13 November 2018 – 13 November 2018

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 2311.