My hon. Friend illustrates well the issues in his area.

The police do need more powers—Bedfordshire police have asked for them, and I will talk about that shortly. My hon.

I am pleased my hon. Friend mentions that, because it is a good example of how we are failing Travellers with this ridiculous system.

My hon. Friend makes several good points, including on the Irish option, and I will touch on both that and the vehicles issue.

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for making that point.

As always, the hon. Gentleman makes an important point.

I am particularly grateful to my hon.

Given the extra time we have tonight, I am happy for other Members not only to intervene, but to make their own contributions after I hav

I particularly welcome the hon. Lady’s intervention because—I say this to my hon.

A Labour council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, has done very well with a temporary stopping site, which I will mention shortly,