§ Sir K. WOODasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps he is taking to meet the still continued demand for allotments; and whether he will ascertain if the allotment committees of the various authorities are meeting regularly and that their powers in suitable cases are being properly exercised?
§ Dr. ADDISONAs the hon. Member is aware, the duty of providing allotments rests, in the first instance, on the local authorities. Officers of the Ministry, in the course of their ordinary duties, are regularly in consultation with local292W authorities with a view to extending the area of land available for allotments. My right hon. Friend will be ready to make special inquiry in any case where it is represented that an allotments committee is not carrying out its duties.