HC Deb 29 April 1980 vol 983 c483W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many representations he has received since 1 January asking him to take measures to protect the allotments of Great Britain from encroachment by local authorities seeking to buy them in order to change their use.

Mr. Monro

None.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will circulate a letter to all local borough and metropolitan councils urging them to protect the allotments under their control.

Mr. Monro

No. The Government support the allotment movement and have made their position very clear.