Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 17 January 2025.
Karl Turner
Labour, Kingston upon Hull East
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to (a) review and (b) amend the Allotments Act 1950 to strengthen the rights of allotment tenants.
Karl Turner
Labour, Kingston upon Hull East
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to (a) ensure the accessibility of allotments for members of the community and (b) support local authorities in (i) improving facilities and (ii) ensuring inclusive access; and whether he has made an assessment of trends in the level of demand for allotment spaces.
Daniel Zeichner
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Defra is not currently taking any such steps. Allotments policy is a matter for local Government.
Yes3 people think so
No2 people think not
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