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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lindsay Hoyle (Labour), on Monday, 9 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 58 members in total.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND THE PROVISION OF LAND FOR ALLOTMENTS

That this House recognises the importance of allotments within the local community; notes local authorities' statutory obligation to provide land for allotments is not being met; further notes that demand from the public for allotments exceeds current provision and is increasing; and calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals to deliver an increase in the volume of land provided by local authorities for allotments.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND THE PROVISION OF LAND FOR ALLOTMENTS (1008A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Mike Weir (primary, Scottish National Party) and tabled on Tuesday, 10 March 2009. It has been signed by 5 members in total.
at end add `; further urges private owners to consider the provision of unused land for allotments; and applauds the decision of Dalhousie Estates to provide a portion of land in Brechin for allotments.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1008 
1008A1 
Session
2008-09
Other sponsors
Jim Dobbin
Bob Spink
Brian Iddon
Colin Breed
David Crausby
Subjects
Leisure Food
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk