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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Park Homes

08 July 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Proposed by Luke Hall Con Thornbury and Yate

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At a glance

Key points

  • Luke Hall published the Government's response to a consultation on implementing a fit and proper person test for park home site managers
  • The response includes regulations that will require approval from both Houses of Parliament
  • These regulations aim to improve the management of park home and other residential caravan sites to protect residents

Issue summary

Luke Hall is publishing the Government's response to a consultation about implementing a fit and proper person test for park home sites.

Action requested

The Minister is laying down regulations mandating a fit and proper person test for managing park home and other residential caravan sites, which will be subject to approval by both Houses of Parliament. These regulations aim to improve site management and protect residents, particularly the elderly and vulnerable.

Key facts

  • Government response published in October 2018.
  • Technical consultation received 370 responses from July to September 2019.
  • Regulations will be subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.
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