Park Homes

Stephen Phillips Excerpts

Tuesday 13th May 2014 Westminster Hall

[Annette Brooke]

I thank my hon. Friend for his support throughout the campaign. That is a valid point.

We must not just sit back. It is great that we have the legislation, but we need a continuous full and frank debate on the issue. As I said, we need transparency, and equally we need to ensure that the industry is viable and that responsible site owners have a viable business model.

We ought to praise good practice instead of just focusing, as we have to do, on some bad practice. We should praise and look at some good sites and find sites where residents are satisfied. That would be a good approach, and then we can make comparisons.

We have achieved a lot in ending the injustices that were being suffered, but we cannot be complacent until all park home owners are treated fairly. I ask the Minister to be prepared to look deeper into the matter to ensure that we get the right balance for site owners and park home owners.

There will be a lobby, organised by my constituent, at 4 pm on 2 July in Committee Room 10. I very much hope that the Minister will attend simply to set out what is going to happen with the existing legislation as far as pitch fees are concerned. Today, I hope, is the start of a constructive debate.

[Stephen Phillips (Sleaford and North Hykeham) (Con)]

rose—

[Mr George Howarth (in the Chair)]

Order. Before I call the hon. and learned Gentleman, may I ask whether he has permission to speak from the Member who introduced the debate and the Minister, because there is very little time left?

[Mr George Howarth (in the Chair)]

The Member who introduced the debate has signified that you did not approach her—that is the protocol you are supposed to observe.

[Stephen Phillips]

I am grateful to you, Mr Howarth.