HC Deb 27 March 1979 vol 965 c117W
Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what provisions have been made in the last five years to encourage the growth of allotments.

Mr. Denis Howell

The provision of allotments is the responsibility of the appropriate local authority. Under section 23 of the Small Holdings and Allotments Act 1908 they are required to provide a sufficient number of allotments if they are of opinion that there is a demand.