Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 9918

Allotments

Tabled: 18 October 2024
Answered: 17 January 2025
Named Day

Question

Karl Turner

IndependentKingston upon Hull East

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.

Answer

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