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House of Commons · Bill Debate

Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill

03 February 2023

Proposed by Christopher Chope Con Christchurch

Housing

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At a glance

Key points

  • Christopher Chope proposes amending the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 to exclude motor homes from caravan site licensing.
  • The MP aims to promote domestic tourism by exempting motor homes from certain licensing requirements.
  • Christopher Chope debates the legal and regulatory boundaries in economic activity, advocating for deregulation in the motor homes sector.

Issue summary

Christopher Chope is proposing a Bill to amend the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 to exclude motor homes from caravan site licensing arrangements. Christopher Chope discusses the Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill, which aims to exempt motor homes from certain licensing requirements and promote domestic tourism. Christopher Chope debates the Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill, advocating for deregulation and questioning where legal and regulatory boundaries should be drawn in economic activity.

Action requested

The MP requests that the House considers his Bill, which would redefine 'motor home' and exempt them from caravan site licensing requirements, thereby reducing restrictions on their use and promoting the motor homes sector.

Key facts

  • There are approximately 225,000 motor homes in the UK.
  • The Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act was introduced in 1960.
  • Motor homes currently face similar restrictions to caravans under the Act.
  • Christopher Chope introduced the Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill.
  • The Bill aims to exempt motor homes from certain caravan site licensing requirements.
  • Lee Rowley, a fellow MP, acknowledges the need for updating historical legislation like the 1960 Act.
  • The debate on the Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill was adjourned and ordered to resume on Friday 24 February.
  • Christopher Chope, along with his hon. Friend, supports deregulation but questions its proportionality in economic activities.
  • The Government is not supporting the Bill at this time.
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