Oral QuestionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

“What steps he is taking to improve planning policy for traveller communities.”

Tabled: 10 November 2020Answered: 16 November 2020

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Answer from Hansard

The Prime Minister

I thank the hon. Member for his question. As he will appreciate, there is a live police investigation, and I know that the Minister for Border Security and Asylum is looking closely at the case; obviously, I can provide the hon. Member with any further information as that emerges. I reassure him that all accommodation must meet contractual standards, and the Home Office works with the police to manage all sites safely. Local authorities are consulted prior to any accommodation being procured and can object to any proposal. When there is strong evidence that a site is not suitable, it will not be proceeded with.