HC Deb 20 December 1944 vol 406 cc1809-10W
Sir A. Baillie

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will give details showing the counties in which allotments can be obtainted by ex-Service men without excessive delay; and what steps he has taken to ensure that such allotments are provided by the appropriate authorities.

Mr. Hudson

I regret that the information asked for by my hon. and gallant Friend is not available. A statutory obligation to meet the local demand for allotments rests upon allotment authorities. Planning authorities are required to make adequate provision for permanent allotments in the preparation of their town planning schemes, and my officers always have this in mind in their discussions with local and planning authorities.