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Allotments

Asked by Karl TurnerIndependentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 January 2025UIN 9918

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to (a) review and (b) amend the Allotments Act 1950 to strengthen the rights of allotment tenants.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Defra is not currently taking any such steps. Allotments policy is a matter for local Government.

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