A GOVERNMENT watchdog wants guarantees children’s education and family safety will not be jepardised in any way when Basildon.gov.uk" target="_blank">Basildon Council presses ahead with its planned mass eviction of travellers The Children’s Commissioner, an office which promotes the well-being of children, has responded to pleas from travellers at Dale Farm, Crays Hill, insisting the authority does not evict before “permanent accommodation” is found.

While the council says it is taking the commissioner seriously, it insists it is not its responsible for finding a new camp.

Sue Berelowitz, deputy children’s commissioner, wrote to Bala Mahendran, the council’s chief executive.

“I understand the eviction is becoming more imminent,” she wrote.

“I would be grateful if you would provide me with reassurance no family will be evicted until suitable alternative permanent accommodation has been arranged for them.”

She also asks for assurance education will not be jeopardised and safety will be guaranteed in an eviction, adding: “I would be most grateful if you would forward your detailed plans for ensuring all of the above.

“It is imperative the eviction does not compromise the safety and well-being of the children and families involved.”

It is the second time a Government watchdog has got involved with the issue.

The Equalities and Human Rights Commission sided with the travellers during the High Court legal battle.

Council leader Tony Ball said: “We are taking this seriously and a response will be drafted.However, it is the travellers’ responsibility to find sites.

“What we have to do is comply with the law, which says it must be returned to green belt. That was decided by the Department for Communities and Local Government, so different parts of Government appear to be at odds with each other.”

Meanwhile travellers will be flying Save Dale Farm banners this month to coincide with a series of “World Zero Eviction Days” in various countries organised by the the International Alliance of Inhabitants.

Richard Sheridan, site spokesman, said: “We’re flying the flag of the United Nations over Dale Farm in solidarity with Roma across Europe, who like us are being victimized, attacked and driven from their homes.”

Dale Farm continues to attract international interest with Khan Sardar, president of the Gypsy Council of Bangladesh, being the latest voice to condemn the eviction.