PROVISION OF ALLOTMENTS

Early day motion 165, tabled 8 December 2008 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 69 members.

That this House recognises the importance of encouraging people to grow their own produce; 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 44, Liberal Democrat 13, Conservative 8, Independent 2, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.