"The G&TLRC has kept us all on our toes, and has been instrumental in keeping up the momentum towards the reforms that are so desperately needed. Members of both Houses of Parliament have benefited greatly from their incisive comments, and the ODPM are taking them seriously. At last, there are grounds for hope that the ice age that has lasted since 1994 is coming to an end, and the G&TLRC is playing a key part in the process"

"The Commission for Racial Equality firmly supports the work of the Gypsy and Traveller Law Reform Coalition, which is playing a critical role in driving improvements for Gypsies and Travellers, and providing a powerful voice to lobby for change. There are clearly huge challenges ahead—and we hope to work closely with the coalition in taking this and our own Gypsy and Traveller strategy forward"

"A litmus test of society's commitment to fairness and equality is how it treats the most excluded, current evidence suggests that we are failing with regards to the Gypsy and Traveller community. It is for that reason that the work of the G&TLRC is so important, it is my sincere hope that the concerted campaign it has mounted will make the Government address the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers"

"Gypsy and Traveller issues are finally entering into the mainstream of the equalities debate, this is reflected in the growing involvement of bodies such as the CRE and IPPR, this is largely a result of the effective lobbying and campaign strategy of the G&TLRC"

"Gypsies and Travellers are one of the most marginalised groups in our society. The G&TLRC has worked hard to increase the dialogue between the Gypsy and Traveller community and those in charge of the policies and services that directly impact upon the lives of this community. Only by consulting with Gypsies and Travellers can decision-makers ensure that the policies and services they develop will work to address the issues adversely affecting this community. The G&TLRC has made a valuable contribution to this process"

"When the Gypsy and Traveller people arrived here over 600 years ago we were the first asylum seekers and although we have been in the country for this long we have never really risen above refugee status. Now things are changing and Gypsy and Traveller people have a voice, the G&TLRC is not only bringing people together but making politicians more aware of the desperate need for sites"

"The coming together of so many groups into the G&TLRC is so important, all the groups have many similar interests and there are times when we need to speak with one loud and clear voice"