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Allotments

Commons · Question 79877 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 20 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the value of allotments to local communities.

Answer

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 20 Oct 2025

We recognise the significance of allotments and the valuable contribution they make to the health, wellbeing, and spirit of communities. Local Authorities have a duty to provide allotments if there is sufficient demand, and we believe they are best placed...