ALLOTMENTS

Early day motion 299, tabled 19 November 2007 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 69 members.

That this House recognises the importance of encouraging people to grow their own produce; further notes the level of demand for allotments amongst people of all ages; realises that in many areas there is a shortage of land for allotments despite the fact that local authorities have a statutory responsibility to provide allotments for local residents; and calls on the Government to ensure that all local authorities honour this statutory obligation in relation to allotments.

Signatures by party: Labour 41, Liberal Democrat 13, DUP 6, Conservative 4, Scottish National Party 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.