HC Deb 03 May 1934 vol 289 cc469-70
35. Mr. MANDER

asked the Minister of Agriculture the present position with regard to the difficulties of the Woden Allotments Association, Wolverhampton, in obtaining allotments; and what steps are being taken by purchase, or otherwise, to supply the urgent demand?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I have been asked to reply. An officer of the Ministry is co-operating with the borough council with a view to securing the more adequate provision of land for permanent allotments in the borough. Concrete proposals to this end are being examined and efforts are being made to obtain further land suitable for the purpose. It is hoped that these steps will lead to a satisfactory solution of the association's present difficulties.

Mr. MANDER

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the borough council is doing all that it can to provide allotments?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I am given to understand that they are.

Mr. MANDER

Will an inspector keep in touch with the developments?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

That is dealt with in my answer.