PROTECTING ALLOTMENTS

Early day motion 942, tabled 10 July 2000 by David Crausby (Labour). Signed by 76 members.

That this House recognises that allotment legislation is complex but calls upon the Government to overhaul allotment legislation, paying particular attention to protecting existing allotment sites; recognises the health benefits of allotment groups; notes the value of allotment gardening in leisure provision, exercise, the growing of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers; and congratulates generations of allotment gardeners for their contribution to the nation's health.

Signatures by party: Labour 53, Liberal Democrat 12, Labour/Co-operative 5, Plaid Cymru 3, Conservative 1, UUP 1, Unknown 1.