Communities and Local Government written question – answered on 3rd July 2008.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government whether she has had recent discussions with those local authorities which have a waiting list for allotments on their provision of allotments.
The Secretary of State has not had recent discussions with local authorities about waiting lists for allotments.
The provision of allotments is the responsibility of local authorities. Section 23 of the Small Holdings and Allotments Act 1908 places a duty on local authorities (except for inner London boroughs) to provide allotments where they perceive a demand for them in their area.
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