Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 25 June 2026 [Draft]
25 Jun 2026 · S7 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
General Question Time
Traveller Community Facilities
We expect local authorities to take the lead in responding to unauthorised encampments, including consideration of welfare needs, such as access to sanitation facilities. The Government is fulfilling its legal obligations as landowner by taking steps to secure the clearance of unauthorised encampments.
We recognise the significant health and safety risks that those on the site and in the local community face. We will continue to engage with partners, including the local authority.
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