Gypsy and Traveller Sites

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Social Justice – in the Senedd at 1:57 pm on 1 March 2023.

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Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour 1:57, 1 March 2023

Well, I am shocked by that question, I have to say. Yes, you weren't here in 2014, and I appreciate that Gareth Davies. We had legislation passed by this Assembly, passed by your Members, requiring every local authority in Wales to prepare a Gypsy and Traveller accommodation assessment. That's what they need to do, and where there are shortcomings and where they are not available, I will be meeting with every one of those authorities and asking them why.

I think you should rethink the things you've said today following the inspiring events that we've had this week in terms of us being a nation of sanctuary and recognising the racism that Gypsy Traveller people in Wales have faced for too long.

Can I thank the Local Government and Housing Committee who've done an excellent report on this with challenging recommendations? I've accepted them all. I don't know which Member of yours is on that committee, but they accepted them as well.