Evidence that Sonia McColl’s Park Home Owners Justice Campaign
continues to gain momentum can be found in recent Hansard reports.
Hansard provides printed transcripts of Parliamentary debates and
in November it referred to a debate on the issue of unscrupulous
park owners, secured by Caroline Nokes MP (Romsey &Southampton
North) as a direct result of Sonia McColl’s petition to
Parliament.
MPs discussed the request for a ‘Fit & Proper Person Test’
for park owners and managers and highlighted how park home owners
often cannot freely sell their homes. Those involved called for a
rigorous timetable for change and committed to improving residents’
rights and closing loopholes in legislation.
Park home insurance
provider, Towergate Insurance, is a staunch supporter of the
Justice Campaign. Park Home Account Director, Paul Baker, comments:
“More and more MPs are now getting involved in the Campaign to
improve legislation and protect park home owners better. Residents
can do their bit too by lobbying their local MP to support
change.”
As well as lobbying for more Parliamentary debates, Sonia McColl
recently posted an e-petition to Government. The e-petition
‘Further legislative protection for park home owners from severe
harassment by site owners where the police too often do not take an
interest’ can be viewed and
supported here.
For further details of the Justice Campaign, visit http://www.parkhomeownersjusticecampaign.co.uk
or phone 01929 553110.
For insurance advice and news on Towergate’s 2012 regional park
home roadshows visit http://www.towergateinsurance.co.uk or
http://www.parkhomeownersclub.co.uk or
phone 0844 346 0423.
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Notes to Editors
Towergate Insurance is a leading provider of park home insurance
- the business has over 40 years experience in the park home and
caravan sector – and takes an active role in promoting good
practice within the industry. It launched and sponsors the annual
Park of the Year competition, sponsors IPHAS, one of the main
national residents’ associations, set up the Park Home Owners’ Club
and supports local park home residents’ groups across the UK.
Earlier this year, the caravan and leisure home division was a
finalist at both the British Insurance Awards and UK Broker
Awards.
It is part of the Towergate Partnership - Europe's largest
independently-owned insurance intermediary offering over 200
specialist insurance products and employing more than 4000 people
in 100 offices.
Media Enquiries
Paul Baker, Account Director, Towergate Insurance, T: 01242
538403, M: 07879 846740 or E: paul.baker@towergate.co.uk
Francesca Breeze, Freelance Journalist/PR Consultant, T: 01273
421115, M: 07710 963838 or E: mailtoFrancesca.breeze1@ntlworld.com
