Motion text
That this House notes with concern the recurring problem of unauthorised Traveller encampments in many parts of the UK; further notes the ineffective response from various agencies in preventing such encampments, especially in relation to Traveller groups being evicted from one site of public land, often a public park or recreation facility, only to return days or weeks later; believes that police forces do not operate consistent policies in relation to illegal encampments which has led to criminal and anti-social behaviour not being sufficiently dealt with; regrets the courts' reluctance to issue clear injunctions banning Traveller groups from constantly returning to the same site of public land; recognises that the human rights of Traveller groups must be taken into consideration; considers the current arrangements, where local authorities are obliged to seek repeated eviction notices, are placing large costs on local authorities, including those related to the cost of cleaning up and clearing sites after Traveller groups have been evicted; and calls on the Government to review the existing legal powers and procedures already in place to deal with unauthorised encampments and then take all necessary action to prevent the recurring problem of these encampments so that the interests of local residents, who have a right to enjoy the public amenities and facilities that they pay for through their taxes, are effectively protected.
Signatures (36)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
McCabe, Steve
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Burden, Richard
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Byrne, Liam
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Dromey, Jack
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Davies, Philip
Conservative
Signed on
13 July 2017
Cruddas, Jon
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Amess, Sir David
Conservative
Signed on
13 July 2017
Bellingham, Sir Henry
Conservative
Signed on
6 September 2017
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
17 July 2017
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
17 July 2017
Campbell, Mr Ronnie
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Crausby, Sir David
Labour
Signed on
20 July 2017
Davies, David T. C.
Conservative
Signed on
13 July 2017
Farrelly, Paul
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Heald, Sir Oliver
Conservative
Signed on
18 July 2017
Henderson, Gordon
Conservative
Signed on
13 July 2017
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on
18 July 2017
Jones, Graham P
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Knight, Sir Greg
Conservative
Signed on
13 July 2017
Lefroy, Jeremy
Conservative
Signed on
18 July 2017
Lucas, Ian C.
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Malhotra, Seema
Labour
Signed on
20 July 2017
Metcalfe, Stephen
Conservative
Signed on
13 July 2017
Owen, Albert
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Pearce, Teresa
Labour
Signed on
16 November 2017
Perkins, Toby
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Powell, Lucy
Labour
Signed on
5 September 2017
Robertson, Mr Laurence
Conservative
Signed on
13 July 2017
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 July 2017
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 July 2017
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Spellar, John
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2017
Streeter, Mr Gary
Conservative
Signed on
13 July 2017
Western, Matt
Labour
Signed on
18 July 2017
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.