Another U-turn by this government?

Yesterday, in Parliament, the question was asked as to why this government sought to remove the obligations on local authorities to provide allotments.  Needless to say, David Cameron denied that was the case. . . Call me sceptical - but I'm not sure I believe him - on any level. 

Mike Gapes (Ilford South) (Lab/Co-op):

More than 100 years ago, Parliament legislated to make sure that local authorities provided allotments. Healthy local food is a very good part of good British values. Why therefore are the Prime Minister’s Government scrapping the obligation on local authorities to provide allotments? 

The Prime Minister: I was as concerned as the hon. Gentleman when I read that report. I immediately checked, and found that that is not the case. It is extremely important that allotments are made available. Many Members will find that when they ask about that in their constituencies there are massive queues for allotments, as many people want to grow their own vegetables and food and understand more about where food comes from. It is a great movement, and it has my full support.

last time modified: Nov. 23, 2011, 5:35 p.m.