Allotment Holders (Tenure)

Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 December 1949.

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Photo of Mr James Murray Mr James Murray , Spennymoor 12:00, 1 December 1949

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has considered the report of the Allotments Advisory Committee; and whether he intends to introduce an Allotments Bill at an early date.

Mr. T. Williams:

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given on 24th November to the hon. and gallant Member for Finchley (Captain Crowder), of which I am sending him a copy.

Photo of Mr Henry Berry Mr Henry Berry , Woolwich West

Is my right hon. Friend aware that organised allotment holders are very greatly disturbed about the delay in bringing this forward, and, as they have had to wait since 1926, does he agree that they have not exactly been impatient?

Mr. Williams:

I agree with my hon. Friend, but the Report is now in the hands of the printers and will be circulated as soon as possible. I am not yet certain whether legislation will be introduced.