§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will further assist local authorities in the provision of allotments by taking steps to make available for use by short-term letting and temporary usage derelict, unused land and land planned for a particular use but awaiting development.
§ Mr. MonroLocal authorities already have sufficient powers to enable them to enter into agreements with landowners for the use of such land for allotment purposes on a short or long-term basis.
§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) whether he will make inner London boroughs sub- 84W ject to the statutory requirements which apply to other local authorities to provide allotments;
(2) what power inner London boroughs have to make provision to satisfy the need for allotments.
§ Mr. MonroNo. Inner London boroughs have discretionary powers under section 23 of the Small Holdings and Allotments Act 1908 as amended by section 55 of the London Government Act 1963 which enable them to provide allotments.
§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what provisions he will make to encourage the growth of allotments.
§ Mr. MonroLocal authorities have sufficient powers relating to allotments to enable them to discharge their statutory duties. No special provisions are considered necessary.