Mr. Leslie Haleasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware of recent diminution in the land available for allotments in the urban district of Chadderton and the large number of people awaiting the supply of allotments; and what action he proposes to take.
Mr. T. Williams:I am aware that 2¼ acres of allotment land was recently taken for building development, but I understand that there are vacant allotments available within reasonable distance. The urban district council are responsible for the provision of allotments, and I have drawn their attention to the need to provide additional land for this purpose.
Mr. Leslie Haleasked the Minister of Agriculture what is the area of land available for allotments in the urban district of Chadderton; and what additional area is planned to become available for use as allotments.
Mr. T. Williams:The total area of the allotment sites in the urban district is about 16 acres. I understand that the Chadderton U.D.C. is consulting the planning authority about the reservation of land for additional allotments, but I cannot yet say exactly how much land will be set aside for them.