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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:33 am on 3 June 2010.

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Photo of Lorely Burt Lorely Burt Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party 11:33, 3 June 2010

Further to this week's letter written by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government regarding regional spatial strategy and specifying recommendations for Gypsy and Traveller site numbers per region, could we have a debate on how local authorities can protect themselves from Gypsy and Traveller encampments riding roughshod over planning law in green belt areas? We must ensure that we have a fair system of proper provision of legal campsites for Gypsies and Travellers.