Social Developments: Developments for Gypsies Flashcards
How many Gypsy children were there in 1971?
8000
How many Gypsy children went to schools? What was a limitation of their time at school?
Only 2500 went to schools and their attainment was low
What act had Labour introduced for the Gypsies in 1968?
An act to make more legal caravan sites for the Gypsys
How many Gypsy Caravan sites had been set up by 1971 since 1968?
133 sites
How many caravans still had nowhere legal to stop in 1971?
Over 6000 caravans
What did Labour introduce for local authorities to build more caravan sites?
100% grants
What was a limitation of Labours legislation in the 1970’s to build more caravan sites?
It was not implemented until 1980